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Creeping Wintergreen-Gaultheria procumbens-Fragrant ground cover 4" Pot (Pack of 4)

Creeping Wintergreen-Gaultheria procumbens-Fragrant ground cover 4" Pot (Pack of 4)

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Gaultheria procumbens, Red

Description

Gaultheria procumbens, commonly known as Creeping Wintergreen, is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to North America. It is renowned for its glossy green leaves, which turn a striking red in the fall, and its bright red berries that persist through winter. The plant emits a pleasant wintergreen scent when the leaves are crushed.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for ground cover in shaded woodland gardens, rock gardens, and as an underplanting for shrubs. It is also suitable for container gardening and can be used in holiday decorations due to its attractive foliage and berries.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Gaultheria procumbens, Red
  • Common Name Common Name: Creeping Wintergreen
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 6-12 inches tall, spreads 12-24 inches
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 3-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Partial to full shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes, bees and butterflies
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic, but berries can cause mild stomach upset if ingested in large quantities
  • Fragrant Fragrant: Yes, wintergreen scent
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Ferns, hostas, and other shade-loving plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall, spacing 12-18 inches apart
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Acidic, well-drained, rich in organic matter
  • Humidity Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune lightly to maintain shape; remove dead or damaged branches
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring
  • Special Care Special Care: Avoid alkaline soils; may require iron supplements in such conditions
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