Description
Gaultheria wardii KCSH#0309 An extremely rare wintergreen in cultivation, this evergreen species grows as a dense mound with arching stems to two feet or so in height. The stems as well as the surface and margins of the small elliptic/ovate leaves are covered with long reddish-brown hairs. The large clusters of small white flushed pink flowers are followed by bunches of milky-blue fruit. Grown from seed collected wild in the eastern Himalaya. Best in light shade with excellent drainage. Quite distinct. (+10) RSBG#516d2003