{"title":"Gaultheria","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"gaultheria-procumbens","title":"Gaultheria procumbens","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"0\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGaultheria procumbens\u003c\/em\u003e: Evergreen Charm with Winterberry Glow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eLow-growing and full of seasonal interest, \u003cem\u003eGaultheria procumbens\u003c\/em\u003e—commonly known as Wintergreen or Teaberry—is a native evergreen groundcover that brings subtle beauty and multi-season appeal to shaded garden spaces. Its glossy, dark green leaves form a tidy mat that turns deep burgundy in cold weather. Small, bell-shaped white flowers bloom in summer, giving way to bright red berries in fall and winter that persist beautifully against snow. Aromatic and long-lived, this plant adds both visual and sensory richness to woodland and naturalistic plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e  \n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \n\u003cul\u003e  \n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e  \n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–45 cm, slowly spreading by underground rhizomes\u003c\/li\u003e  \n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e White to pale pink\u003c\/li\u003e  \n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to late summer\u003c\/li\u003e  \n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy dark green turning rich burgundy in fall and winter; evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e  \n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to full shade\u003c\/li\u003e  \n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic, moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil\u003c\/li\u003e  \n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses and Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eWintergreen\u003c\/em\u003e is ideal for shaded woodland gardens, native underplantings, and acidic soils where few groundcovers thrive. Its persistent berries and evergreen foliage offer year-round interest, while its low profile makes it perfect for tucking between ferns, perennials, or shrubs. Deer resistant, pollinator friendly, and fragrant when bruised, it adds both function and beauty to the forest floor.\u003c\/p\u003e  \n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair \u003cem\u003eGaultheria procumbens\u003c\/em\u003e with \u003cem\u003eTiarella cordifolia\u003c\/em\u003e, whose soft green foliage and spring blooms weave gently through the wintergreen’s glossy leaves. Add \u003cem\u003eCarex pensylvanica\u003c\/em\u003e to introduce graceful, fine-textured movement and naturalistic groundcover layering. Complete the look with \u003cem\u003eDryopteris marginalis\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eDryopteris carthusiana\u003c\/em\u003e ('Eastern Wood Fern'), which lend height and deep green contrast in dappled light.\u003c\/p\u003e  \n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in part to full shade in consistently moist, acidic, well-drained soil. Water during dry periods, especially in the first season. Mulch with pine needles or leaf litter to maintain moisture and soil acidity. Avoid high-traffic areas, as plants are slow to recover from damage. Minimal pruning or maintenance required beyond occasional thinning if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e  \n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to eastern North America, \u003cem\u003eGaultheria procumbens\u003c\/em\u003e has long been valued for its aromatic foliage and edible berries. Traditionally used in teas and confections, it remains a cherished groundcover in native, woodland, and naturalistic gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e  \n\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Thoughts:\u003c\/strong\u003e With glossy foliage, ruby-red berries, and evergreen reliability, \u003cem\u003eGaultheria procumbens\u003c\/em\u003e brings quiet drama and woodland charm to the garden year-round—offering beauty that lingers long after the blooms have faded.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ground Covers","offers":[{"title":"Tray of 15 Plants (10cm Pots) \/ Pink\/White \/ 3","offer_id":48330538844438,"sku":"GAULPR10","price":185.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/5366\/4534\/files\/Gaultheriaprocumbens.png?v=1751392666"}],"url":"https:\/\/blacksheepperennials.com\/collections\/gaultheria.oembed","provider":"Black Sheep Perennials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}