Gaultheria, Pernettya mucronata rubra
Prickly Heath with red berries
Flower Color
Description
A compact, evergreen shrub to around 1.2m high, with a dense foliage of small, spine-tipped dark green leaves. Clusters of small, urn-shaped white flowers are produced in late spring and early summer; if pollinated these are followed by large red berries in autumn
Mature Height
1.5m
Mature Spread
1.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
BushySuckering
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeCity and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenCoastalFlower borders and beds
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| H: 5cm8473J | H: 5cm | €7.37 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.