Description
Known commonly as ‘Prickly Heath’, Pernettya mucronata is a dense bushy shrub that is renowned for it’s colourful winter berries and attractive evergreen foliage. It develops panicles of small white flowers from late Spring into Summer before being accompanied by an abundance of small, round berries with a distinct snowy white or bright pink colour. These berries last until the following spring, giving your garden an attractive burst of winter colour.
Plant in moist, well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soils and keep in partially or fully shaded positions. A hardy, low maintenance shrub that will grow well in most regions with little extra requirements. Fruit can cause indigestion and upset stomach and are not recommended for human consumption.
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may, therefore, differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. This plant will be supplied in a grower’s pot.
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