Gaultheria x wisleyensis

Also Known As

Hybrid Wintergreen

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Gaultheria x wisleyensis plant details

Gaultheria x wisleyensis is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in acidic, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gaultheria x wisleyensis

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, clumping

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gaultheria x wisleyensis

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Soil needs: acidic, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

G. shallon x G. mucronata. Hybrids between these two plants occur in NEW Zealand, but two hybrids originated at Wisley, Ruby & Pearl. Our plant has ruby red fruits crowned with a swollen calyx like a tiny elf's cap.

By: The Bovees Nursery

Former bigeneric hybrid with Pernettya until they merged Pernettya into Gaultheria. This is from a plant from Art Dome, late collector of choice Ericaceae in Seattle. Art said this has larger fruit than the typical G. x wisleyensis. Nice black fruit and white-pink flowers. Good drainage.