- Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 4 - 6 Inches
- Mature Spread 24 - 30 Inches
- Growing Zones 4 - 8
Winter Fiesta Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens 'Winter Fiesta') is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that dazzles throughout the year and provides greenery and colorful berries in a winter landscape. Small, dark green, lanceolate leaves form a dense mat that is 4-6 inches tall and 24-30 inches wide. In summer, its white flowers produce white berries that turn cotton candy pink with the arrival of cold temperatures. Winter Fiesta Wintergreen is an excellent choice as a low-growing border plant, as a filler plant beneath trees, or in containers as a spiller to add a pop of color.
This deer-resistant groundcover is low maintenance. Winter Fiesta Wintergreen is a part-shade to full-sun perennial and requires regular watering but grows well in lower light areas, providing color where many other plants cannot. Wintergreen is a native plant to North America, allowing it to grow easily in a variety of climates.
Winter Fiesta Wintergreen Care
Winter Fiesta Wintergreen grows best in well-draining, slightly acidic, moist soil. To plant it, dig a hole about twice as wide as the root ball and amend the soil as necessary. Water Wintergreen regularly, especially in sunnier and warmer spots, to maintain consistently moist but not soggy soil conditions. In hotter, drier regions, provide filtered sunlight and afternoon shade. Winter Fiesta Wintergreen benefits from yearly feeding with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer applied in the spring.
As Wintergreen is slower growing and typically planted in shaded spots, little pruning is necessary. Winter Fiesta Wintergreen grows well in containers and is often used as a spiller plant where it can trail over the sides of containers and along garden borders. Simply trimming Wintergreen when it is too long is enough to keep its shape.
Winter Fiesta Wintergreen Spacing
Winter Fiesta Wintergreen should be planted 24 inches away from other plants and structures. Because Wintergreen is slower growing, you can space individual plants closer together to create a dense mat more quickly.
Winter Fiesta Wintergreen Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Bushes |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 4 - 6 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 24 - 30 Inches |
| Spacing: 24 - 30 Inches |
| Habit: Trailing |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Groundcovers, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Fragrant, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Winter Fiesta Wintergreen |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: GAULTHERIA PROCUMBENS `WINTER FIESTA` |
- SKU:
- 1231012453-pc-Holiday
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations