Gaultheria tomentosa
Gaultheria tomentosa
- Native to:
- Peru
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Ericaceae
- Genus:
- Gaultheria
- Species:
- Gaultheria tomentosa
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification; surface sow on acidic, moist medium.
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