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Gaultheria shallon
€3.00

Future Forests
Checkerberry
A low growing, evergreen, suckering shrub. Gaultheria shallon produces new foliage with flushed, pinky-orange tones that matures to green. The foliage on Checkerberry is leathery and tough, with bell-shaped, pendulous, pink flowers appearing in May and June that develop into purple berries. This excellent groundcover shrub is ideal in moist peaty areas or shady areas. Good for woodland gardens on acid soils.Site: Prefers shelterSoil: Best on well drained, acidic soils, tolerates clay soils & very wet soilsPosition: Prefers partial shade, tolerates full sun if not too drySeason of Interest: White-pink flowers in Summer, evergreen foliage, Autumn fruitHardiness: Fully hardyHeight: 5ft (1.5m) Spread: 7ft (1.8m) Can spread by suckering
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