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    GAULTHERIA mucronata 'Crimsonia'
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    GAULTHERIA mucronata 'Crimsonia'

    Commonly known as Box berry, Mountain tea, Prickly heath

     AWARD
    White flowers, crimson berries
     
    Plant Details
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    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
    • Good to know
      Female. Grow male and female plants together to ensure fruiting.
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Chile, Argentina.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
      Small, spiny, dark-green leaves to 2cm (¾in) long.
    • White
    • Fully hardy
    • Denticulate
    • Elliptic
    • Oblong
    • Height
      1.2m (4ft)
    • Spread
      1.2m (4ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Compact, bushy, suckering shrub. Clusters of nodding, urn-shaped flowers followed by fruit to 1.5cm (½in) across
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      1.2m (4ft)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1.2m (4ft)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Suitable for small gardens
    • Pruning group
      Pruning group 5
      Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
      Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
      When: Annually after flowering.

    • Soil Conditions
      Neutral to acid soil
      Peaty and moist
    • Sun Requirements
      Partial shade
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