About
A dwarf, mat-forming, deciduous shrub to about 10cm tall from North American subalpine and montane habitats, with tiny, bright green, broom-like leaves and small, pink, urn-shaped flowers followed by tiny, bright red, tart berries in late summer. A neat and charming miniature for cool, moist, acidic conditions in a rock or alpine garden.
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.