Flora Frost Gaultheria procumbens Gaulthier Pearl
| Leaf arrangement | spreaded |
| Leaf tip | Mucronate |
| Flower type | Single |
| Fruit type | Berry |
| Fruit shape | Rounded/globose; Flattened |
| Flower scent | Unscented |
| Winter hardness | Reasonable (USDA-zone 7) |
| Flower color | White-white-NN155C |
| Fruit color | White-white-NN155A |
| Leaf, general shape | Elongate; Elliptic / oval |
| Leaf, scent | Unscented |
| Flower diameter | 1 - 10 mm |
| Plant height | 10 - 20 cm; 5 - 10 cm |
| Flower length/hight | 1 - 10 mm |
| Inflorescence | Raceme |
| Flowering month(s) | January; February; March; August; September; October; November; December |
| Leaf width | 2 - 3 cm |
| Fruit size | 1 - 1,5 cm |
| Leaf size | 4 - 5 cm |
| soil pH requirement | Slightly acidic (pH 4,5 - 6,5) |
| Light conditions | Semi-shades; Sunny |
| Plant, growth type | Trailing; Erect |
| Leaf, main color | Dark green |
| Leaf colour, pattern | Unicolored |
| Flower color distribution | Unicolored |
| Moisture requirements | Moist |
| Soil type | Humus rich |
Gaultheria procumbens, also known as Gaulthier Pearl or Aromatic Wintergreen, is a small evergreen plant with several distinctive features. Its leaves are arranged in a spreaded manner and have a mucronate tip. The flowers of Gaultheria procumbens are single and do not have any scent. The plant produces berries as its fruit, which are rounded or globose in shape and slightly flattened.
When it comes to its appearance, the flowers of Gaultheria procumbens are white in color, specifically categorized as white-white-NN155C. The fruit, on the other hand, is also white, characterized as white-white-NN155A. The leaves of this plant have an elongate or elliptic/oval shape and emit no scent. Their width ranges from 2 to 3 cm, while their size spans from 4 to 5 cm.
In terms of growth, Gaultheria procumbens can reach a height of 10 to 20 cm or 5 to 10 cm, depending on the specific conditions it is grown in. The plant can withstand reasonable winter hardness, particularly in USDA-zone 7. It prefers slightly acidic soil with a pH level ranging from 4.5 to 6.5. Gaultheria procumbens thrives in semi-shaded or sunny areas and has a trailing or erect growth type.
A notable characteristic of Gaultheria procumbens is its flowering duration, which spans from January to March and also occurs in August, September, October, November, and December. The flowers form in racemes, while their diameter ranges from 1 to 10 mm. The height of the flowers is also within the same range of 1 to 10 mm.
This plant prefers moist conditions and thrives in humus-rich soil. Its dark green leaves give it an aesthetically pleasing appearance, further enhanced by its unicolored leaf color pattern and unicolored flower color distribution. The berries produced by Gaultheria procumbens are small, measuring between 1 and 1.5 cm in size.
Overall, Gaultheria procumbens, with its elegant appearance and aromatic qualities, is a versatile and adaptable plant that adds beauty to gardens and landscapes. Whether used as ground cover or as an accent plant, its unique features make it a desirable addition to any garden.
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