I like these, they're Pernettya.
Infact i love the pink ones - would have a big display but they need acid soil and there's no way they'll get it here :-((((
It's far too alkaline :-((((

Now reclassified under Gaultheria, think this one's procumbens, I can't remember, its all too much, lol!

Really ?
Opps, sorry for the wrong info Wl :-(

Don't worry about it, Louise - I only found out when I googled Pernettya recently. Drives you bonkers, all this reclassification, that DNA discovery has a lot to answer for, lol

You'll need male and female, too, for the berry show, I think. Phil J

Hmmm....male and female needed? I'll show my ignorance here....how will I know which is which? Be gentle with me....just a 'newbie' in all things gardening! And also wondered about container for this plant....would it do ok rather than being in the ground?

The plant you have is female (hence the berries). Male plants can be bought very cheaply under the name "Mascula", not a real variety name, just male plants that flower and look almost the same as the various female selected clones but a bit "scruffier" looking......don't say it ladies! However, the male flowers just release pollen. Again ladies.....don't!....Lol

lol.....Fractal....lol Aww....that's the secret...look for the berries....sorted! Ta very much.

"A bit scruffier... than the females" well, I could have a field day with that, Fractal, but I'll restrain myself to no change there then when it comes to male anything...

Why don't you try planting them in a pot of acid soil and settling it into the ground, Louise, then you can keep it fed with acid feed as well. They're so pretty. I always thought these were Pernettya, and when I saw one labelled Gaultheria I thought they'd got the wrong label on! It drives you mad, as you say Bamboo! Why can't they leave things alone? Annie

Why don't you try planting them in a pot of acid soil and settling it into the ground, Louise, then you can keep it fed with acid feed as well. They're so pretty. I always thought these were Pernettya, and when I saw one labelled Gaultheria I thought they'd got the wrong label on! It drives you mad, as you say Bamboo! Why can't they leave things alone? Annie