Epigea repens*

Trailing ericaceous woody mat-former with evergreen leathery leaves and deliciously fragrant pink and white bells; its not as difficult as reputed, but takes care to establish. Even the well-rooted clumps we ship are very slow to establish a new root system after being transplanted. Plant them on an acid partly shaded site and be very careful not to let them dry to a crisp the first summer, it is fatal. Once established they endure most everything. To get a feel for how long it takes them to establish pot up a clump and watch how long it takes the roots to circle and fill the pot. If you have smelled them in the spring, you know they are worth any amount of effort. Note that the woodlanders marked with an * ship either early to mid march or summer dormant.