Gaultheria — 26 species
Botanical species in the genus Gaultheria recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Gaultheria adenothrix
Gaultheria adenothrix
Family: Ericaceae
Cultivation
Gaultheria adenothrix is native to northern and central Japan, where it can be found growing at elevations almost up to the tree line. However, it is often not very hardy in other parts of the temperate zone - in Britain, for example, it can suffer badly in severe winters. Prefers a moist but not boggy humus rich soil in shade or semi-shade.
Full cultivation guide →Gaultheria antipoda
Gaultheria antipoda
Family: Ericaceae
Cultivation
Gaultheria antipoda is not very hardy in most of the temperate zone, it is only likely to succeed outdoors in the milder regions. Prefers a moist but not boggy humus rich soil in shade or semi-shade. A peat and moisture loving species, it requires a lime-free soil.
Full cultivation guide →Gaultheria appressa
Gaultheria appressa
Family: Ericaceae
Cultivation
Gaultheria appressa is native to the Alpine zone of southeastern Australia, where it can tolerate quite heavy frosts, with temperatures falling as low as -7°c. It is used to hot summers, however, and may struggle in mildt, wet maritime climates. Prefers a moist but not boggy humus rich soil in sun or semi-shade.
Full cultivation guide →Gaultheria depressa
Gaultheria depressa
Family: Ericaceae
Cultivation
Gaultheria depressa is found at elevations up to 1,800 metres on South Island in New Zealand and should be fairly cold tolerant. It has only proved to be hardy in very mild regions, it is not very winter-tolerant in Britain and also tends to be short-lived in cultivation. Prefers a moist but not boggy humus rich soil in sun or semi-shade.
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Gaultheria fragrantissima
Gaultheria fragrantissima
Family: Ericaceae
Cultivation
Gaultheria fragrantissima is native to the warm temperate and subtropical to tropical zones of China, India and southeast Asia. It is not very hardy outside the mildest regions of the temperate zone, tolerating occasional, short-lived temperatures falling to around -5°c. Prefers a moist but not boggy humus rich soil in shade or semi-shade.
Full cultivation guide →Gaultheria griffithiana
Gaultheria griffithiana
Family: Ericaceae
Cultivation
Requires a moist but freely-draining lime free soil, preferring one that is rich in peat or a light loamy soil with added leaf-mould. Prefers a very acid soil with a pH in the range of 4.5 to 6, plants soon become chlorotic when lime is present. Succeeds in full sun or light shade though it fruits better in a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Gaultheria hispida
Gaultheria hispida
Family: Ericaceae
Cultivation
Gaultheria hispida can tolerate fairly harsh winters with temperatures falling as low as -5 to -10°c, but really requires a warmer climate if it is going to thrive. Prefers a moist but not boggy humus rich soil in shade or semi-shade. A peat and moisture loving species, it requires a lime-free soil.
Full cultivation guide →Gaultheria hispidula
Gaultheria hispidula
Family: Ericaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a moist but not boggy humus rich soil in shade or semi-shade. A peat and moisture loving species, it requires a lime-free soil. A fast growing plant.
Full cultivation guide →Gaultheria humifusa
Gaultheria humifusa
Family: Ericaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a moist but not boggy humus rich soil in sun or semi-shade. This species requires a lot of shade. A peat and moisture loving species, it requires a lime-free soil.
Full cultivation guide →Gaultheria insana
Gaultheria insana
Family: Ericaceae
Cultivation
Gaultheria insana is slightly tender in Britain and does not succeed in the colder parts of the country. Prefers a cool moist but not boggy humus rich soil in sun or semi-shade. A peat and moisture loving species, it requires a lime-free soil.
Full cultivation guide →Gaultheria japonica
Gaultheria japonica
Family: Ericaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a moist but not boggy humus rich soil in shade or semi-shade. A peat and moisture loving species, it requires a lime-free soil. A fast growing plant.
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Gaultheria leucocarpa
Gaultheria leucocarpa
Family: Ericaceae
Cultivation
A plant of higher elevations in the tropics, found at elevations of 500 - 3,000 metres. Prefers a moist but not boggy humus rich soil in shade or semi-shade. A peat and moisture loving species, it requires a lime-free soil.
Full cultivation guide →Gaultheria macrostigma
Gaultheria macrostigma
Family: Ericaceae
Cultivation
Gaultheria macrostigma is only hardy outdoors in the milder regions of the temperate zone, tolerating occasional temperatures falling as low as -5°c. Requires a light well-drained lime-free soil. The plant can make a good nesting place for mice, these mice then eat the bark of the stems in winter causing die-back.
Full cultivation guide →Gaultheria mucronata
Gaultheria mucronata
Family: Ericaceae
Cultivation
Gaultheria mucronata is one of the hardiest of South American shrubs and is able to tolerate temperatures down to about -20°c. Requires a light well-drained lime-free soil. Requires a moist acid soil according to another report.
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Gaultheria myrsinoides
Gaultheria myrsinoides
Family: Ericaceae
Cultivation
Gaultheria myrsinoides is a plant of higher elevations in the tropics, where it is usually found at elevations above 2,000 metres, though it can descend to below 1,000 metres in Costa Rica. The plant only tolerates light and short-lived frosts and so, in the temperate zone, it will only succeed outdoors in the mildest regions. Some forms in cultivation have proved to be fairly hardy, surviving fairly cold winters in southern Britain and also producing fruit.
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Gaultheria nummularioides
Gaultheria nummularioides
Family: Ericaceae
Cultivation
Gaultheria nummularioides is a plant of moderate to high elevations in the tropics and subtropics. It only tolerates light and short-lived frosts. It can be grown outdoors in the milder regions of the temperate zone.
Full cultivation guide →Gaultheria ovatifolia
Gaultheria ovatifolia
Family: Ericaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a moist but not boggy humus rich soil in shade or semi-shade. This species prefers considerable shade. A peat and moisture loving species, it requires a lime-free soil.
Full cultivation guide →Gaultheria procumbens
Gaultheria procumbens
Family: Ericaceae
Cultivation
Gaultheria procumbens is a very cold-hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to about -35°c. Prefers a moist but not boggy humus rich soil in shade or semi-shade. Plants do not fruit well in deeper shade.
Full cultivation guide →Gaultheria pumila
Gaultheria pumila
Family: Ericaceae
Cultivation
Gaultheria pumila is a fairly cold-tolerant plant, able to withstand occasional temperatures falling as low as -10°c. Requires a light moist but well-drained humus-rich lime-free soil in sun or semi-shade. Grows well in a rock garden.
Full cultivation guide →Gaultheria pyrolifolia
Gaultheria pyrolifolia
Family: Ericaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a moist but not boggy humus rich soil in sun or semi-shade. A peat and moisture loving species, it requires a lime-free soil. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus.
Full cultivation guide →Gaultheria pyroloides
Gaultheria pyroloides
Family: Ericaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a moist but not boggy humus rich soil in shade or semi-shade. A peat and moisture loving species, it requires a lime-free soil. An easily grown plant, it succeeds in most situations.
Full cultivation guide →Gaultheria racemulosa
Gaultheria racemulosa
Family: Ericaceae
Cultivation
Gaultheria racemulosa is native to the Juan Fernández Islands of S. America. The climate there is subtropical Mediterranean, with only occasional frosts being experienced at the higher elevations.
Full cultivation guide →Gaultheria semi-infera
Gaultheria semi-infera
Family: Ericaceae
Cultivation
Gaultheria semi-infera is not very tolerant of cold, generally being harmed if temperatures fall to around -5°c for anything other than short periods. Prefers a cool moist but not boggy humus rich soil in shade or semi-shade. A peat and moisture loving species, it requires a lime-free soil.
Full cultivation guide →Gaultheria shallon
Gaultheria shallon
Family: Ericaceae
Cultivation
Gaultheria shallon is hardy to about -20°c when dormant, though young growth can be damaged by late frosts. Prefers a moist but not boggy humus rich soil in shade or semi-shade, but it can also succeed in full sun. A peat and moisture loving species, it requires a lime-free soil.
Full cultivation guide →Gaultheria trichophylla
Gaultheria trichophylla
Family: Ericaceae
Cultivation
Gaultheria trichophylla is native to the Himalayas, where it can be found at elevations up to 4, 700 metres. Although it often experiences frost and snow in its native range, it does not always prove very hardy in cultivation, generally tolerating temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c. Prefers a moist but not boggy humus rich soil in sun or semi-shade.
Full cultivation guide →Gaultheria × wisleyensis
Gaultheria × wisleyensis
Family: Ericaceae
Cultivation
Gaultheria x wisleyensis is a fairly hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to about -20°c. Prefers a cool moist but not boggy humus rich soil in shade or semi-shade. A peat and moisture loving species, it requires a lime-free soil.
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