Wittsteinia vacciniacea

RHS Plant Profile
Victorian whortleberry

Other common names

baw baw berry

Shrubs

A spreading, low-growing shrub to around 50cm high with dark green, elliptic to ovate, toothed leaves up to 5cm long. Small clusters of fragrant, bell-shaped, pale green flowers often with reddish veining are borne in the leaf axils from late spring into early summer

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

1-1.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
1-1.5 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Flower
Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Alseuosmiaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
Australia

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grows best in an acidic or neutral, moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by semi-hardwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Ground cover

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free