Bring color, fragrance, and beauty to your garden with Red Gaultheria Procumbens Fruit Seeds, also known as Wintergreen. These non-GMO seeds produce compact evergreen plants with glossy green leaves and vibrant red berries that emit a refreshing minty scent.
Perfect for ground cover, container gardening, or shaded landscapes, wintergreen plants are loved for their ornamental appeal and edible, aromatic fruits. Their berries can be used to make teas, syrups, or natural flavorings, adding both charm and utility to your garden.
Features
- Bright Red Berries: Attractive and aromatic fruits that last through winter.
- Non-GMO & Natural: 100% safe and untreated seeds.
- Fragrant Foliage: Leaves release a fresh minty scent when crushed.
- Evergreen Beauty: Retains vibrant foliage year-round.
- Cold-Hardy Plant: Thrives even in frosty regions.
Specifications
- Common Name: Wintergreen / Checkerberry
- Scientific Name: Gaultheria procumbens
- Plant Type: Evergreen perennial shrub
- Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading ground cover
- Zones: USDA 3–8
- Season: Best planted in Spring or Fall
- Light Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
- Soil Type: Acidic, well-draining, humus-rich soil
- Watering Needs: Regular watering; prefers moist soil
- Germination Time: 6–8 weeks at 60–70°F
- Maturity: 2–3 years for full fruiting
- GMO Status: 100% Non-GMO
- Organic Status: Naturally cultivated
- Plant Height: 4–8 inches
- Fruit Description: Small, round red berries with a mild mint flavor
- Fragrance: Leaves and berries emit a refreshing wintergreen scent
- Uses: Edible fruits, herbal teas, ornamental ground cover
Planting Guide
- Cold-stratify seeds by refrigerating for 4–6 weeks before planting.
- Sow seeds on the soil surface; lightly press but do not cover completely.
- Keep soil moist and maintain temperature around 65°F.
- Transplant seedlings to garden beds or containers once established.
- Provide partial shade and consistent watering for best growth.
