Gaultheria mucronata

continental : We suggest occasional waterings, specially during the cold season, during which we can also suspend watering. On the contrary, when there are high temperatures, water only when the soil is very dry, trying to dampen it deeply.

alpine : The Gaultheria mucronata does not need big amounts of water; if it is grown outside the water from the rains is enough, even though it can be necessary to water occasionally during spring and summer, watering the soil deeply. In winter we can suspend watering.

mediterranean : From March to October waterings will be rather regular, but only when the soil has been completely dry for few days; during the rest of the year we can water only occasionally or avoid to give water.

continental : We suggest to place these plants in a semishady location.
The Gaultheria mucronata tolerates also long intense frosts without any problem.

alpine : Avoid to expose this plant every day to an excessive exposure to direct sunlight; try to place it in a semishady location, especially in summer.
These plants do not suffer from cold. They can tolerate also very intense frosts without any problem.

mediterranean : The Gaultheria mucronata prefers semishady locations, not exposed to direct sunlight for too long periods.
It is advisable to grow this plant in the garden, since it does not suffer from cold.

Feed Gaultheria mucronata : We suggest to fertilize the shrubs using long lasting fertilizers; usually it is supplied a fertilizing at the end of winter and a second one at the end of summer; in both cases it is used an organic fertilizer or a slow-release fertilizer.