{"product_id":"wintersweet-gaultheria-procumbens-25-seeds","title":"Wintergreen - Gaultheria procumbens (25 seeds)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWintergreen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGaultheria procumbens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWintergreen, also known as Eastern Teaberry or Checkerberry, is a charming low-growing evergreen groundcover native to the forest floors of eastern North America. It produces glossy, leathery, dark green aromatic leaves that turn rich burgundy in cooler months, delicate white bell-shaped flowers in early summer, and vivid bright red berries with the distinctive, refreshing wintergreen flavour that was the original source of wintergreen flavouring in teas, confectionery, and herbal remedies. A beautiful and versatile plant with year-round appeal in the woodland or shade garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpreading slowly via underground rhizomes to form an attractive weed-suppressing mat, Wintergreen thrives in acidic, moist, well-drained soil in shade to part shade. It pairs naturally with rhododendrons, azaleas, and blueberries, and suits woodland gardens, rock gardens, and shaded borders. Seeds require cold stratification and surface sowing as they need light to germinate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold stratify 4–10 weeks; surface sow, do not cover — seeds require light to germinate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–45 cm apart; spreads over time via rhizomes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15 cm; low creeping groundcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–8 weeks after stratification; keep surface moist in a bright, shaded position\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early summer; red berries follow and persist through autumn and winter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves and berries: refreshing wintergreen; edible and aromatic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rasmussen Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58398669635887,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/4098\/4879\/files\/Wintergreen_-_Gaultheria_procumbens_100_seeds.png?v=1788150794","url":"https:\/\/rasmussengardens.co.nz\/products\/wintersweet-gaultheria-procumbens-25-seeds","provider":"Rasmussen Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}