Pests & Diseases: Lingonberry is not bothered by pest or disease. Yield: 10 lbs of fruit per square yard of row Growth habit is suitable for rock gardens or as groundcover. Size at Maturity: 12″ tall and spreading, forms a great ground-cover Small pink flowers bloom in spring and repeat in summer, followed by two crops of slightly tart, bright red edible berries first in late summer and again in early fall. Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile but plant with Red Pearl or any other Lingonberry for cross pollination and better crops.īearing Age: Our plants are of bearing age at time of sale Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full with filtered shade in hot region and moist acidic, well-drained soil Fruits have a firm skin and can be stored for several month at cold temperatures. The fruits have a fresh aroma and the flavor is mostly tart with a slight sweetness. The small red fruits are known to be very high in anti-oxidants with documented research that shows fruits contain an extreme abundance of nutrients. The plants are native in some areas of North America, and are most abundantly found in the Scandinavian countries of Europe. The plants are evergreen and are perfect for rockeries, tubs and window boxes as they only reach a maximum height of 15-20cm (6-8 inches) and can be planted 30cm (12in) apart. Lingonberries are close relatives to the blueberry and cranberry. Lingonberries (also known as cowberries or mountain cranberries) produce juicy tart red berries that are rich in vitamins and can be used for jams, juices and sauces. SHOW MORE Sort by 14.99 Regal Lingonberry 14. They are very attractive, easy-to-grow plants with bright red fruits the size of a small blueber. While you can eat it straight from the bush, it is more popular in pies, jams and other tasty treats. Lingonberries Vaccinium vitis-idaea Scandinavians love these fantastic edible evergreen groundcovers that produce delicious cranberry-like berries great for sauces, jellies and cooking. An especially attractive and improved variety from Europe, Red Candy is early flowering, compact, and produces large yields of berries that hang on the shrub for a very long time.
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