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Gaultheria sinensis (Gaultheria sinensis )
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1 hour care
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per year
0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.45m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Gaultheria sinensis
Other names
Gaultheria sinensis
Genus
Gaultheria Gaultheria
Species
G. sinensis - G. sinensis is a mat-forming, suckering, evergreen shrub with glossy, elliptic, dark green leaves and bell-shaped, white flowers in spring followed by pear-shaped, blue fruit.
Gaultheria sinensis is: Evergreen
Habit
Mat Forming, Suckering
Toxicity
Any part of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Remove suckers to restrict growth.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Suckers
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Where to grow
Gaultheria sinensis (Gaultheria sinensis ) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.45m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Containers, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in acidic peaty soils in partial shade. Will tolerate full sun if soil is constantly moist. Doe not tolerate drought or prolonged freezing in winter.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Gaultheria sinensis
Other names
Gaultheria sinensis
Genus
Gaultheria Gaultheria
Species
G. sinensis - G. sinensis is a mat-forming, suckering, evergreen shrub with glossy, elliptic, dark green leaves and bell-shaped, white flowers in spring followed by pear-shaped, blue fruit.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Mat Forming, Suckering
Toxicity
Any part of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
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Colour
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Remove suckers to restrict growth.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Suckers
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Where to grow
Gaultheria sinensis (Gaultheria sinensis ) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.45m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Containers, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in acidic peaty soils in partial shade. Will tolerate full sun if soil is constantly moist. Doe not tolerate drought or prolonged freezing in winter.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8
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| Soil types: | Clay, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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