Gaultheria Procumbens Big Berry (‘Gaubi’) (PBR) | 9cm Pot

Excellent for containers. Position: partial shade Soil: acid to neutral, peaty, moist soil Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: May to June Hardiness: fully hardy The partridge berry or checkerberry is an excellent choice for containers (when potted up using ericaceous compost), but it also makes a handsome ground-covering plant for a shadier spot. It forms a carpet of thick glossy evergreen foliage, which is covered in early summer with white to pale pink flowers. These are followed by aromatic deep red berries (which appear without the need of a pollination partner), and these also put on a good show in autumn. Garden care: When planting, add plenty of well-rotted leaf mould or shredded bark to the planting hole. After flowering lightly prune or cut back those shoots that spoil the symmetry of the plant. Remove suckers to help restrict growth.