Overview
Gaultheria procumbens 'Dart's Red Giant' is a suckering shrubs in the genus Gaultheria, part of the Ericaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Gaultheria procumbens 'Dart's Red Giant' 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 procumbens 'Dart's Red Giant' is an evergreen, suckering shrub within the Ericaceae family. As a cultivar of Gaultheria, it shares the genus's characteristic leathery foliage and small bell-shaped flowers, which are typically white or pink, followed by fleshy fruits. This plant thrives in full or partial shade on south, west, or east-facing aspects and prefers moist but well-drained soils, including clay, loam, or sand with acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it suits various garden settings such as rock gardens, patios, and informal borders, offering winter interest.
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 procumbens 'Dart's Red Giant' 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 procumbens 'Dart's Red Giant'
- 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 procumbens 'Dart's Red Giant'?
Gaultheria procumbens 'Dart's Red Giant' prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Gaultheria procumbens 'Dart's Red Giant' need?
Gaultheria procumbens 'Dart's Red Giant' 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 procumbens 'Dart's Red Giant' hardy in the UK?
Gaultheria procumbens 'Dart's Red Giant' 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 procumbens 'Dart's Red Giant'?
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 parvula 'Ohau'
