Gaultheria Procumbens 'Big Berry' - evergreen plant

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

🌿 Botanical features:

• Full name: Gaultheria procumbens ‘Big Berry’

• Family: Ericaceae

• Origin: North America

• Leaves: Evergreen, small, shiny, fragrant, dark green

• Flowers: White-pink bells in the summer months

• Fruits: Large, bright red berries, decorative from autumn through winter

• Growth habit: Creeping, compact, 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: Consistent, keeping the substrate moist but without excess

• Temperature: Withstands down to –20°C, perfectly suited for Romanian winters

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

✨ Why it is worth choosing:

• Evergreen, shiny, and fragrant foliage

• Large, red fruits, highly decorative in the cold season

• Compact plant, ideal for pots, window boxes, or borders

• Cold-hardy, easy to grow in natural or winter gardens

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

Height including pot: 15 cm