{"product_id":"pain-de-perdrix","title":"Partridgeberry","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePartridgeberry (\u003ci\u003eMitchella repens\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen native groundcover for shaded gardens in Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 3–6)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Expert Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Partridgeberry (\u003ci\u003eMitchella repens\u003c\/i\u003e) is a slow-growing, extremely cold-hardy groundcover ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 3–6). It spreads gradually each year and reaches 2–4 in (5–10 cm) in height at maturity. Best for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and naturalized plantings, it offers \u003cstrong\u003edelicate summer flowers and bright red berrie\u003c\/strong\u003es, along with excellent adaptation to \u003cstrong\u003eacidic, humus-rich forest soils.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Partridgeberry for Ontario and Eastern Canada?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dependable native groundcover for cold climates, combining exceptional hardiness with long-lasting beauty in shaded environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 3 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 3–6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade \/ Groundcover \/ Woodland gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen foliage and red berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative \/ Non-native:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to Eastern Canada and Northeastern North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt adapts well to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic-rich soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumus-rich forest soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcidic, well-drained, fresh soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodland and naturalized settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCool, moist environments protected from drought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4 in (5–10 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–24 in (30–60 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 3–6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePartial shade to shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist, well-drained, acidic, organic-rich\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate (regular during establishment)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Partridgeberry Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Partridgeberry if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a long-lasting evergreen groundcover for shaded areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a small to medium yard or woodland garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou live in Zone 3–6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want subtle year-round beauty with berries and evergreen foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a plant for naturalized or ecological landscaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour soil is dry or alkaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need fast coverage in a short timeframe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are planting in full sun with dry conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodland groundcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaded garden borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturalized forest understory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEcological landscaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife-friendly plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts dense, low-growing habit forms a refined natural carpet, while its evergreen foliage and bright berries provide multi-season interest. It thrives in forest-like soils where many other plants struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Partridgeberry Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refined native groundcover that blends seamlessly into natural landscapes while offering year-round appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen foliage resumes growth and freshens in colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small white to pale pink tubular flowers appear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright red berries develop and add visual contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen leaves and persistent berries remain visible under snow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinter Survival in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Partridgeberry is hardy in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 3–6 and tolerates typical Canadian winter conditions including snow cover and freezing temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-year tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 2–3 inches of mulch (leaf litter or compost)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply before the first hard frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect from drying winds in exposed sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide for Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring (April–June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly fall (September–October)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12–24 in (30–60 cm) between plants for groundcover effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12–24 in (30–60 cm) from other plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering (first year):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply once or twice per week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust based on rainfall and soil drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Answers (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does Partridgeberry grow in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypically slow, spreading gradually under stable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it cold hardy in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is hardy to Zone 3 and performs well in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 3–6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need another plant for pollination?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It produces berries without requiring a second plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the roots invasive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It spreads slowly by shallow runners and is easy to manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Its small evergreen leaves and persistent berries remain clean and ornamental.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare With Similar Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/partridgeberry\" title=\"Partridgeberry (Mitchella procumbens)\"\u003ePartridgeberry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen + red berries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShade groundcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/creeping-winterberry\" title=\"Creeping Winterberry (Gaultheria procumbens)\"\u003eCreeping Winterberry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlossy leaves + berries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWoodland groundcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/bunchberry\" title=\"Bunchberry (Cornus canadensis)\"\u003eBunchberry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShowy flowers + fruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist woodland areas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Across Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursery-grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped to your door in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy root system guarantee (if applicable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Collection: Hardiness Zone 3 Plants\" href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/zone-3-plants-eastern-canada\"\u003eHardiness Zone 3 Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/shade-and-woodland\" title=\"Collection: For Shade and Woodland Gardens\"\u003eShade and Woodland Gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroundcover Plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Articles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing Native Groundcovers for Shaded Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Create a Woodland Garden in Eastern Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arbresenligne.com","offers":[{"title":"Large (310 ml)","offer_id":52702343332159,"sku":null,"price":6.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/8241\/1327\/files\/PAIN-DE-PERDRIX-FRUITS.jpg?v=1775500136","url":"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/partridgeberry","provider":"Arbresenligne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}