Overview
Gaultheria parvula 'Ohau' is a suckering shrubs in the genus Gaultheria, part of the Ericaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Gaultheria parvula 'Ohau' 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 parvula 'Ohau' is an evergreen, suckering shrub belonging to the Ericaceae family. As a cultivar of Gaultheria, it features simple, leathery foliage and produces small, bell-shaped flowers in spring and summer. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soils ranging from clay to sand, preferring moist but well-drained conditions and tolerating full to partial shade. Hardy to UK zone H5, it suits a variety of garden settings including cottage, rock, and gravel gardens, as well as patios and containers.
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 parvula 'Ohau' 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 parvula 'Ohau'
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Gaultheria parvula 'Ohau'?
Gaultheria parvula 'Ohau' prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Gaultheria parvula 'Ohau' need?
Gaultheria parvula 'Ohau' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including clay, loam and sand. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Gaultheria parvula 'Ohau' hardy in the UK?
Gaultheria parvula 'Ohau' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Gaultheria parvula 'Ohau'?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.
More in the Gaultheria genus
- Gaultheria adenothrix
- Gaultheria crassa
- Gaultheria depressa
- Gaultheria erecta
- Gaultheria hispidulacreeping snowberry
- Gaultheria humifusaalpine wintergreen
- Gaultheria ovatifolia
- Gaultheria procumbens 'Dart's Red Giant'
