Gaultheria Mucronata

Gaultheria Mucronata Care

Gaultheria Mucronata

What is the plant

Evergreen shrub, 2-5 ft (0.6-1.5 m) tall, compact, spreading by underground runners. Leaves alternate, ovate-lanceolate, 2 cm long, sharp-pointed, glossy dark green, may turn bronzy in winter. Flowers small, bell-shaped, white to pink, appear in May-June.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

-30°C - -20°C

Hardiness zone

max 7

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Watering regularly in case of prolonged dry spell is called for, especially potted Pernettya. In fall and winter, natural rainfall should be enough to cover the plant's needs.
Pruning
Pernettya plants grow slowly. It isn’t really necessary to prune them. Pruning to adjust the silhouette can be performed in spring.
Fertilizer
They do best in full or part sun in peaty, acidic soil, so mix peat moss or organic compost into the soil before planting. Feed with a fertilizer for rhododendrons in late February and early June.

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Sunlight
Sandy
Soil
Grow Gaultheria mucronata in moist but well-drained soil in partial to full shade. Plant male and female bushes together to ensure a good crop of berries. Cut back plants in mid to late spring if necessary.
Temperature
A very hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to about -20°c

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Additional
Gaultheria mucronata has no toxic effects reported. Evergreen shrub, 2-5 ft (0.6-1.5 m) tall, compact, spreading by underground runners. Leaves alternate, ovate-lanceolate, 2 cm long, sharp-pointed, glossy dark green, may turn bronzy in winter. Flowers small, bell-shaped, white to pink, appear in May-June.
Popularity
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