Pernettya mucronata (Gaultheria) 'Red Form'
Pernettya mucronata 'Red Form' is a dense, evergreen shrub prized for its striking berries and compact habit. Inconspicuous white to pale pink flowers appear in spring, giving way to masses of bright red berries in autumn that last well into winter. The glossy, dark green foliage provides an excellent backdrop for the colourful fruit, ensuring long-lasting garden interest.
A dioecious shrub, this female form requires a male pollinator nearby to produce berries, making it ideal for planting alongside other Gaultheria. Compact and low-maintenance, it is perfect for containers, small borders, or mixed planting schemes, where its berries provide vivid seasonal colour and attract wildlife. Thriving in acidic soil, it is particularly suited to woodland-style gardens and shaded areas.
- Female variety – produces red berries if pollinated
- Glossy evergreen foliage for year-round structure
- Compact and hardy with long-lasting winter interest
- Perfect for containers, borders, or woodland planting
- Requires acidic soil for best performance
- Height 100cm - Spread 100cm
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EAN code8713123395534
- Pot Size12cm
- AspectNorth-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- AwardAGM (Award of Garden Merit) RHS
- Foliage ColourGreen
- Foliage TypeEvergreen
- Fruit ColourRed
- Garden StyleCity & Courtyard Garden, Coastal, Cottage & Informal Garden, Patio & Container, Rock Garden, Woodland Garden
- Hardiness (RHS rating)H6 -20 to -15ºC. Hardy - very cold winter
- Height100cm
- Spread100cm
- MoistureMoist but well-drained
- pHAcid, Neutral
- Plant HabitBushy
- Plant TypeShrub
- Planting TypesBorders and Beds, Hedging & Screens, Pots & Containers, Underplanting of Roses and Shrubs
- Season of InterestSpring, Summer, Autumn
- Soil TypeClay, Loam, Sand
- Special AttributesAttractive Foliage, Berries or Fruit
- SunlightFull Shade, Partial Shade
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