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GAULTHERIA mucronata 'Mulberry Wine'
Commonly known as Box berry, Mountain tea, Prickly heath
White flowers and magenta-purple berries which deepen in colour with age
Further Reading....
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EvergreenToothed, spine-tipped, glossy, dark green leaves to 2cm (¾in) long
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Height1.2m (4ft) -
Spread1.2m (4ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact, bushy, suckering shrub. Produces 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) -
Partial shadeTolerates full sun where soil is permanently moist
GAULTHERIA mucronata 'Mulberry Wine'
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.
Good to knowFemale. Grow male and female plants together to ensure fruiting.
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originChile, ArgentinaResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Garden Location/ConditionsSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Denticulate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Elliptic
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Oblong(see photos above) -
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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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsNeutral to acid soilPeaty and moist
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Gaultheria - Growing Guide
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