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Wintergreen Wintergreen
Cuttings make a lovely decorative accent!
Provides a year-round show of color. Enjoy its pinkishwhite flowers in spring and edible berries in autumn. Glossy green foliage turns scarlet in winter. Cuttings make a lovely decorative accent. Space 10-12" apart*.





Light: Partial to full shade
Blooms: Spring
Height: 2-8"
Zones: 4-8
Size: Potted


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66573  Wintergreen
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Botanical Name:   Gaultheria procumbens
 
Form:   Perennial
 
Sun Exposure:   Shade/Partial Shade
 
Height/Habit:   2 - 8"
 
Spread:   10 - 12"
 
Spacing:   10 - 12"
 
Hardiness Zone:   4 - 8 (-20 degrees F)
 
Foliage Type:   Lustrous oval evergreen leaves.
 
Flower Form:   Small pinkish-white, drooping, waxy, bell shaped. Similar to those of blueberries.
 
Flower Color:   Pinkish white.
 
Flowering Date:   Mid spring.
 
Planting Requirements:   Partially shaded spot.
 
Soil Requirements:   Prefers acid, partially shaded, sufficiently moist soil. Will tolerate more sun if soil is kept moist.
 
Growth Rate:   Moderate.
 
Unique Characteristics:   Year round show of color. Forms a ground-covering mat of foliage with flower color in spring and bright red berries to add interest in the fall and leaves turn scarlet in winter.
 
Pruning:   Minimal pruning by removing stems that spoil symmetry.
 
Additional Information:   Leaves have been used in making tea.
 

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