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checkerberry [Big Berry] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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checkerberry [Big Berry]

Gaultheria procumbens Big Berry ('Gaubi'^PBR)

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Gaultheria
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

A dwarf evergreen shrub to 15cm in height, spreading indefinitely, with rounded leathery leaves, aromatic when crushed and turning reddish in winter. Small, bell-shaped white or pinkish flowers in summer are followed by scarlet berries 10mm in width

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingEast FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist acidic or neutral pH soils in shade or partial shade. For planting in containers, use an ericaceous compost (for acid lovers)

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorBog GardenConservatoryWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringAutumnWinterSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

SuckeringTrailing

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years