Gaultheria shallon
shallon
Flower Colors
Description
An evergreen shrub that reaches around 1.2m tall and spreads by underground stems. It has heart-shaped or ovate leaves borne on bristly stems that are reddish when young becoming rough and brown with age. Small, pendant bell-shaped flowers in light pink and white appear in early summer. Hairy, dark-purple fruits ripen in late summer
Mature Height
1.5m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Suckering
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.2 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H7
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 6-8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeCottage and informal gardenGravel gardenRock gardenCity and courtyard gardensPatio and container plantsLow MaintenanceBanks and slopesCut flowersFlower borders and bedsEdible fruit