Gaultheria procumbens Winter Splash™
Winter Splash Wintergreen
- Deer resistant
- Edible red berries attract wildlife
- Incredible variegated foliage year round
- Fragrant Wintergreen-scented foliage
- Category: Shrub, Broad-leaf Evergreen, Holiday
- Alternate Cultivar: 'GaulBri1'
- Patent: PP30,791
- Hardiness Zone: 3-8
- Height: 4-6 in
- Spread: 10-12 in
- Bloom Color: White Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades, Pink Shades, White Shades
The only variegated Wintergreen on the market, Winter Splash™ has showy white and green leaves that turn pink in the winter. Small white flowers in summer are followed by bright red berries. Ideal for naturalizing, as a bank cover or in rock gardens. This small creeping evergreen offers year-round appeal.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Gaultheria procumbens Winter Splash™
Plant 1' apart in oganically rich, evenly moist, well-drained soil in part to full shade. Mulch with peat moss to retain moisture. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. No pruning needed on this slow growing selection.