About
Gaultheria hispidula, the creeping snowberry, is a low-growing, mat-forming, evergreen shrub from North America with bristly stems, small, oval, dark-green leaves and white berries. A charming and ornamental ground-cover for a moist, peaty, partly shaded rock garden or peat bed.
About the genus
Gaultheria are evergreen, often dioecious, shrubs with simple, leathery leaves and small, bell-shaped, white or pink flowers, followed by long-lasting, fleshy fruits in various colours. They grow in moist, peaty, acidic conditions and are ornamental in flower and fruit.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or in late winter for shape.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.