Vaccinium vitis Idaea Fireball Red, 2/3L
£15.00
notes
This semi-evergreen, dwarf shrub, also known as cowberry or lingonberry, has a creeping habit and spreads like ground cover. This carpet of green is covered in late spring by small pinky white, bell-shaped flowers, followed by tart, red berries.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 2/3L
- Height and Spread: 100cm (10in) x 100cm (11in)
Features
notes
This semi-evergreen, dwarf shrub, also known as cowberry or lingonberry, has a creeping habit and spreads like ground cover. This carpet of green is covered in late spring by small pinky white, bell-shaped flowers, followed by tart, red berries.
Insights
This is a low maintenance plant, which does not require pruning. Native to woodland and moorland, it makes an ideal edging or underplanting to large shrubs and trees.
Details
- Flowers: April- May
- Fruit: July - August
Planting
- Moist, well-drained acidic soil
- Full sun, partial shade
- All aspects
- Sheltered
Care
- May need protection in frost prone areas
- Does best in acidic soil with lots of organic matter, with lots of sun
- Attracts birds
- Berries are edible (better when cooked with sugar!)
Glossary