Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Gaultheria (gol-THAIR-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: mucronata (muh-kron-AH-tuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Parelmoer
Additional cultivar information: (aka Mother of Pearl)
Synonym:Arbutus mucronata
Synonym:Pernettya mucronata
Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Shrubs
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us
Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Evergreen
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting:
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
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