Gaultheria Procumbens Seeds - Heirloom Fruit Plant for Home Gardens

Gaultheria Procumbens is a low-growing evergreen plant grown for its glossy green foliage, small white flowers, and bright red berries. It is suitable for woodland gardens, shaded borders, rock gardens, containers, and ground-cover planting. The plant grows well in partial to full shade and prefers acidic, moist, well-drained soil. Wintergreen develops a spreading growth habit and provides year-round foliage in suitable climates.

Features

• Evergreen low-growing plant
• Produces small white flowers
• Develops bright red berries
• Suitable for woodland and shade gardens
• Ideal for rock gardens and containers
• Suitable for ground-cover planting
• Prefers acidic, well-drained soil
• Spreading growth habit

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Gaultheria procumbens
• Common Name (US): Wintergreen
• Seed Type / Variety: Evergreen Plant Seeds
• Growth Habit: Low-growing evergreen perennial
• USDA Zones: 3 to 8
• Planting Season: Fall to spring
• Growing Season: Spring to fall
• Sowing Season: Fall to spring
• Sowing Months: October to April
• Germination Time and Conditions: 30 to 90 days with moist, cool conditions and light exposure
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
• Soil Requirements: Acidic, humus-rich, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Regular moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 10 to 20 cm height
• Plant Spacing: 30 to 45 cm