Gaultheria mucronata 'White Snowdrop'

Also Known As

Pernettya mucronata 'White Snowdrop'
White Snowdrop White Snowdrop Chilean Wintergreen

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

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

planting zones

6a-9b

Gaultheria mucronata 'White Snowdrop' plant details

Gaultheria mucronata 'White Snowdrop' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by white fruit. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gaultheria mucronata 'White Snowdrop'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gaultheria mucronata 'White Snowdrop'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This 'Wintergreen' selection is a very attractive small shrub that produces abundant bright red berries that are sweet and delicious, good fresh and in desserts. It blooms pretty bell shaped white flowers that overlap with showy pure white fruits and dark green foliage.