Overview

Gaultheria 'Ho 0120' is a suckering shrubs in the genus Gaultheria, part of the Ericaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Gaultheria 'Ho 0120' grows best in full shade and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, rock garden, city and courtyard gardens, patio and container plants, low maintenance, flower borders and beds and banks and slopes.

About

Gaultheria 'Ho 0120' is an evergreen shrub cultivar within the Gaultheria genus, known for its suckering habit. This plant thrives in full or partial shade and is suited to a variety of soil types including clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained and preferably fertile. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and can be grown in exposed or sheltered locations with south, west, or east-facing aspects. Suitable for diverse garden settings such as cottage, gravel, rock, and city gardens, it offers seasonal interest in spring and summer.

About the genus

Gaultheria is a genus of about 283 species of shrubs in the family Ericaceae. The name commemorates Jean François Gaultier of Quebec, an honour bestowed by the Scandinavian Pehr Kalm in 1748 and taken up by Carl Linnaeus in his Species Plantarum. These plants are native to Asia, Australasia and North and South America.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Gaultheria

Sunlight

Full shade, Partial shade

Soil type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Gaultheria 'Ho 0120' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Shrubs

Habit

Suckering

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Rock garden, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds, Banks and slopes

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Gaultheria 'Ho 0120'

Propagation

Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

May be susceptible to honey fungus

Frequently asked questions