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GAULTHERIA mucronata 'Crimsonia'
Commonly known as Box berry, Mountain tea, Prickly heath
White flowers, crimson berries
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to knowFemale. Grow male and female plants together to ensure fruiting.
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Pests & DiseasesNone
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Place of originChile, Argentina.
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenSmall, spiny, dark-green leaves to 2cm (¾in) long.
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White
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Fully hardy
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Denticulate
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Elliptic
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Oblong
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Height1.2m (4ft)
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Spread1.2m (4ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact, bushy, suckering shrub. Clusters of nodding, urn-shaped flowers followed by fruit to 1.5cm (½in) across
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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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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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.2m (4ft)
1.2m (4ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Suitable for small gardens
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Pruning group
Pruning group 5Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Soil Conditions
Neutral to acid soilPeaty and moist
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Sun Requirements
Partial shade
Gaultheria - Growing Guide
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