Mayflower - Epigaea repens (Care, Characteristics, Symbolism, Images)

Mayflower

Mayflower is a perennial wildflower with a sweet fragrance. It produces white to pale pink trumpet-shaped blooms. It gets its common name because it may have been the first flower the early Pilgrim colonizers in North America discovered after the long, difficult winters.

Scientific classification

Species

Mayflower (Epigaea repens)

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Perennial

Lifespan

Green, Gray, Silver

Leaf Color

2.5 cm

Flower Size

White

Fruit Color

White, Pink

Flower Color

Brown

Stem Color

Evergreen

Leaf type

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Spring

Growth Season

Slow

Growth Rate

Images of Mayflower

Culture

Symbolism

You are the only one i love.

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Quickly Identify Mayflower

Low-growing evergreen sub-shrub forming dense mats.

Fragrant flowers less than 1 inch (2.54 cm) in diameter.

Distinctive, whitish berry resembling a raspberry in form.

Bright green, leathery oval leaves 2-4 inches (5-10 cm) long.

Woody stems covered with fine hairs, 0.1-0.2 inches (2.5-5 mm) thick.

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Care Guide for Mayflower

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Mayflower prefers moderate moisture and requires consistent watering every 1-2 weeks to avoid drought and waterlogging. Typically grown outdoors, its growth cycle is closely linked to seasonal water availability, ensuring its health and adaptability.

Fertilize: Fertilize mayflower in spring with balanced, slow-release fertilizers, then switch to high-nitrogen options during growth. Apply quarterly, following package recommendations. Avoid over-fertilizing to prevent root burn. Adjust schedules for seasonal growth and use diluted solutions to support healthy growth and flowering.

Pruning: Mayflower is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with fragrant pink or white flowers. Prune in early to late winter during dormancy to encourage growth. Remove dead branches and thin dense areas for better airflow, maintaining shape and promoting flowering while avoiding heavy pruning to reduce stress.

Propagation: Mayflower prefers acidic, well-drained soil and thrives in shaded forest areas. Propagation involves surface sowing fresh seeds on moist sphagnum or peat, ensuring humidity and light shade, mimicking its natural habitat's conditions for slow growth.

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