Gaultheria mucronata - Pernettya

Winter is upon us and if you're looking for a plant that gives good winter color with its berries, try Gaultheria mucronata also known as Pernettya mucronata.

Its common name is Prickly Heath, and it's an evergreen shrub that does well in climate zones 7-9. It grows to 5 feet (1.5 m) tall and as wide, with deep green, glossy leaves with sharp tips.

It bears clusters of small white flowers and purple fruit. It is quite showy in the winter. Some good cultivars to try are 'Bell's Seedling' or 'Mother of Pearl' or 'Mulberry Wine'

So if the winter blues are setting in - try some purple fruiting plants to liven your yard up!

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12 Awesome Perennials for Winter Color

Just because it is going to turn cold in a few months, doesn’t mean your yard has to look dull or lifeless. There are other plant options that you can use to make your yard and garden look great year round.

Helleborus is one of them. Helleborus grows well in Zones 6 to 9, other varieties do well in Zones 3 to 9. This genus has tons of choices that are hardy in many climate zones.

The Christmas Rose is popular for its mid-winter white flowers, often appearing in the snow. Others have flowers in shades of green, red, and purple. Awesome for winter interest, with its great foliage and flowers.

So instead of thinking about plants going dormant, it’s time to start planning and planting a few things that will stay colorful and look good while everything else is brown and leafless.

Click This Link: For a list of 12 Perennials That Will Add Winter Interest to Your Garden