MITCHELLA repens
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MITCHELLA repens
Commonly known as Checkerberry, Partridge berry
Suitable for a cool position on a rockery this plant has tiny pairs of dark green leaves and white or pink flowers
£17.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Suits rock garden, woodland garden. -
Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
North America. -
EvergreenBroadly ovate, dark-green leaves to 2cm (¾in) long have white veins.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
White
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
5cm (2in) -
Spread
30cm (12in)
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soilProstrate, mat-forming perennial. Produces flowers 1cm (½in) long followed by red berries.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Partial shade
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Mitchella - Growing Guide
