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Male Prickly Heath (Pernettya)
Gaultheria mucronata (Male)
This is a hardy, evergreen male shrub which bears small, pinkish-white, bell-shaped flowers between May and June. These are produced above glossy, light to mid- green leaves which take on an attractive bronze tint in the winter. To encourage the berrying female Gaultheria to flower, one male is recommended to every five female berrying varieties. It prefers a loamy, acidic soil but can also tolerate swampy conditions.
Position:
Prefers partial shade
Soil:
A loamy, acidic soil
Rate of Growth:
Average
Flowering Period:
May to June
Flower Colour:
Pinkish-white
Other Features:
If you plant one male amongst a group of female pernettyas, the females will produce more abundant crops of larger berries.
Hardiness:
Fully hardy: stands a temperature down to -15°C
Garden Care:
Cut back any straggling stems and prune to a neat, compact shape in summer. It you need to stop the plant from spreading into a certain area of the garden, simply chop through the underground runners from time to time with a shovel. Add peat when planting and ensure it never dries out by watering regularly during periods of dry weather. Mulch with peat each autumn.
Eventual Height: 1.2m
Eventual Spread:
1.5m
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Approx Pot Size |
Approx Height |
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1.5 litre pot |
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£6.30 |
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