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Gaultheria myrsinoides subsp. pentlandii
Currently this plant is unavailable. However, we may have it in the future, so please if you wish to be added to a wish list.

There are some medium-sized shrubs in this genus, but most are very low, spreading plants, with lots of small, creamy white flowers, almost invariably described as urn-shaped. The only urn I know is a metal cylinder, so that isn’t much help. The flowers are tubular, usually hanging downwards, constricted at the mouth and often then with a flared section. These are followed by showy fruits, white, blue, purple, perhaps black, which look good for a long time against the small, evergreen leaves. Note that plants in the genus Pernettya are now also considered to be Gaultheria.

Gaultheria myrsinoides subsp. pentlandii is a low, evergreen shrub, grown mainly for its fruit, which are pale purple - lilac is a fair description. It was once known as Pernettya prostrata subsp. purpurea - a case where all three parts of the name have been changed.

PLANT SPECIFICS
Pot Size 1 litre pot
Width 30cm
Height 15cm
Family Ericaceae
Flowering Summer
Garden habitat partial shade
Soil acidic, humus rich soil
Plant category Shrub
Height 15 cm

Code

GMP-1
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FLOWERING
1 litre pot £7.00
Gaultheria myrsinoides
Gaultheria myrsinoides
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