Gaultheria x wisleyensis


Botanical Information

FamilyEricaceae
GenusGaultheria
Speciesx wisleyensis
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-30°
Temperature (°F)-20°
Height1 m
Spread1 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright.
LandscapeUse in shady areas as ground cover in informal gardens and city & urban areas.
PropagationBy seed.
CultivationGrow in cool, moist but well-drained soil in partial to full shade.
Leaf DescriptionVery small, glossy pointed leaves.
Fruit DescriptionSmall dark red to purple berries growing in clusters of 4 - 6.

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