Gaultheria x wisleyensis
Botanical Information
Family | Ericaceae |
Genus | Gaultheria |
Species | x wisleyensis |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -30° |
Temperature (°F) | -20° |
Height | 1 m |
Spread | 1 m |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
Shape | Upright. |
Landscape | Use in shady areas as ground cover in informal gardens and city & urban areas. |
Propagation | By seed. |
Cultivation | Grow in cool, moist but well-drained soil in partial to full shade. |
Leaf Description | Very small, glossy pointed leaves. |
Fruit Description | Small dark red to purple berries growing in clusters of 4 - 6. |