About
A very low-growing, mat-forming deciduous shrub from boreal regions of North America, with tiny, elliptic, mid-green leaves and small, pink, urn-shaped flowers in spring followed by red edible berries in summer. A rare and choice species for moist, acidic, cool conditions in a rock garden or peat bed.
About the genus
Vaccinium can be evergreen or deciduous shrubs or small trees, with simple leaves and small, bell- or urn-shaped flowers followed by juicy, sometimes edible berries
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.