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Wintergreen
Cuttings make a lovely decorative accent!
This ground cover provides a year-round show of color. Enjoy its pinkish-white 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. Potted.
Zone 4 to 8
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| Botanical Name: |
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Gaultheria procumbens |
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| Form: |
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Perennial |
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| Sun Exposure: |
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Shade/Partial Shade |
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| Height/Habit: |
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2 - 8" |
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| Spread: |
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10 - 12" |
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| Spacing: |
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10 - 12" |
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| Hardiness Zone: |
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4 - 8 (-20 degrees F) |
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| Foliage Type: |
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Lustrous oval evergreen leaves. |
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| Flower Form: |
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Small pinkish-white, drooping, waxy, bell shaped. Similar to those of blueberries. |
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| Flower Color: |
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Pinkish white. |
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| Flowering Date: |
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Mid spring. |
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| Planting Requirements: |
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Partially shaded spot. |
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| Soil Requirements: |
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Prefers acid, partially shaded, sufficiently moist soil. Will tolerate more sun if soil is kept moist. |
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| Growth Rate: |
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Moderate. |
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| Unique Characteristics: |
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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. |
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| Pruning: |
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Minimal pruning by removing stems that spoil symmetry. |
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| Additional Information: |
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Leaves have been used in making tea. |
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