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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
Further Reading....
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EvergreenBroadly ovate, dark-green leaves to 2cm (¾in) long have white veins.
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
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Height5cm (2in) -
Spread30cm (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 winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Partial shade
MITCHELLA repens
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Additional Features
Good to knowSuits rock garden, woodland garden.
Pests & DiseasesNone.
Place of originNorth America. -
Garden Location/ConditionsRockery (inc alpine)Woodland garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Ovate
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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsAcid / ericaceous lovingFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Mitchella - Growing Guide
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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