Gaultheria Procumbens 'Big Berry' - evergreen plant

Gaultheria procumbens ‘Big Berry’ is a special evergreen plant, appreciated for its shiny, dark green, aromatic leaves, but especially for its large, bright red fruits, which remain on the plant from autumn through winter, adding a colorful and festive accent to the garden or decorative pots. It is ideal for seasonal arrangements and gardens with a natural look.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Gaultheria procumbens ‘Big Berry’

• Family: Ericaceae

• Origin: North America

• Leaves: Persistent, small, shiny, aromatic, dark green

• Flowers: White-pink bells, in summer months

• Fruits: Large berries, intense red, decorative from autumn to winter

• Habit: Creeping, compact, with low height (ground cover)

🌞 Growing conditions:

• Light: Partial shade or filtered light; does not tolerate strong summer sun

• Soil: Acidic, loose, well-drained (similar to rhododendrons and azaleas)

• Watering: Constant, keeping the substrate moist but without excess

• Temperature: Tolerates down to –20°C, perfectly adapted for Romanian winters

• Maintenance: Does not require frequent pruning; very easy to maintain

✨ Why it is worth choosing:

• Evergreen, shiny, and aromatic foliage

• Large and red fruits, extremely decorative in the cold season

• Compact plant, ideal for pots, planters, or borders

• Cold resistant, easy to grow in natural or winter gardens

⚠️ Note: The fruits are decorative; their consumption is not recommended in large quantities.

Height including pot: 15 cm