Native to the Arctic and alpine regions of Northern Europe and North America, the lingonberry is related to blueberries and cranberries, and enjoys the same acidic soil conditions. It’s well-suited to growing in pots of ericaceous compost, and its low-growing and spreading habit makes it the perfect companion to be planted under blueberries.
Vaccinium vitis-idaea ‘Red Pearl’ has a compact habit, making it better suited to growing in pots than other varieties. Highly ornamental, its dark evergreen leaves are contrasted with pretty pink flowers in spring and summer, followed by tart, juicy red fruits suitable for using in jams, pies sauces and drinks.
How to grow Vaccinium 'Red Pearl'
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Plant size
20cm height
30cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic
- Plant care: Needs regular watering in pots
Plant calendar
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| Plant |
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Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do not Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Fruits | ||||||||||||
| Fruits |
J
Plant does not fruit in January |
F
Plant does not fruit in February |
M
Plant does not fruit in March |
A
Plant does not fruit in April |
M
Plant does not fruit in May |
J
Plant does not fruit in June |
J
Plant does fruit in July |
A
Plant does fruit in August |
S
Plant does not fruit in September |
O
Plant does not fruit in October |
N
Plant does not fruit in November |
D
Plant does not fruit in December |
| Prune | ||||||||||||
| Prune |
J
Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do not Prune in March |
A
Do not Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do Prune in September |
O
Do Prune in October |
N
Do Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Vaccinium 'Red Pearl' and wildlife
Vaccinium 'Red Pearl' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Vaccinium 'Red Pearl' poisonous?
Vaccinium 'Red Pearl' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
