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    GAULTHERIA mucronata 'Mother of Pearl'
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    GAULTHERIA mucronata 'Mother of Pearl'

    Commonly known as Box berry, Mountain tea, Prickly heath

    Pale pink berries
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    2 to 3 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    £15.00 each 
    MULTIBUY SAVING
    Any 3+ £13.00 each
    Available late spring to early summer 2025 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
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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, dark-green, spiny leaves to 2cm (¾in) long.
    • White
      Pink-tinged.
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • 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. Small, nodding, urn-shaped flowers followed by fruit to 1.5cm (½in) across
    • 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.

    • 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
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    • Neutral to acid soil
      Peaty and moist
    • Partial shade
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      1.2m (4ft)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1.2m (4ft)
       
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