Photo by The Bovees Nursery
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Gaultheria antarctica
Also Known As
- Gaultheria microphylla
Plant type
shrub, groundcover
size
- H: 4"
- W: 4"
planting zones
- 9a-9b
Gaultheria antarctica plant details
Gaultheria antarctica is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by pink and red fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Gaultheria antarctica
- Plant type: groundcover shrub
- Plant family: ericaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 IN wide, 4 IN tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, rock garden, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Gaultheria antarctica
- USDA Zones: 9a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: The Bovees Nursery
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How to Grow Gaultheria antarctica
Sun Exposure
- mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Fruit
- pink
- red
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-6'
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 5'-6'
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Zones
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Size
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