This collection of assorted berries are planted and
grown much like blueberries. Plant in full to part sun, as
designated, and in well-drained compost-enriched soil with a pH of 4.5 -
5.5. Don't place the top of the root ball any deeper than
the ground level.
Fertilize with two
Grape-Berry Agriform tablets the first year. Mulch well and
keep a weekly deep watering the first two summers either by rain or
irrigation.
With few pests or diseases, spraying may be left to an "as needed"
basis. It is recommended to pick off berries the first year to encourage
good shrub growth.
Contrary to popular belief, cranberries do
not require a bog or wetlands for successful culture. Treat them as you
would a blueberry with adding acidic organic matter to lighten heavy
soils, and mulch well. This more vigorously growing variety has thick
vines that form a heavily matted groundcover, with large dark green leaves
that turn bright bronze in the fall. The tangy berries are glossy dark red
and ripen in the fall. Plant in full to part sun, with more shade in areas (Zones 5-7) that have hotter summers.
Great in bog gardens! Zones 3-7.
(Vaccinium macrocarpon)
REGAL
LINGONBERRY
Also
called a European Cranberry, Partridgeberry and Foxberry, the
lingonberries have been used throughout the world. A super hardy dwarf
evergreen shrub growing to only 12"-16" tall, slowly spreading by
underground rhizomes. A wonderful treat, lingonberry plants bloom twice a
year to produce fine crops of sparkling red berries high in Vitamin C.
Their slightly tart taste is wonderful in jams, jellies, sauces and wines. Plant in full to part sun, with more shade in areas (Zones 5-7) that have hotter summers.
Great in bog gardens! Zones 3-7.
(Vaccinium
vitis-idaea)
TOP HAT
DWARF BLUEBERRY
A perfect name for this dwarf cultivar, growing to about 1˝ feet high and
wide. Loaded with white blooms in spring that develop into smaller light
blue berries. Top Hat is perfect for low border plantings, perennial beds,
and container gardening. Excellent bonsai plant. Foliage turns a bright
red fall color. Full to part sun, with more shade in areas with hotter
summers. Zones 3-7.
(Vaccinium corymbosum x V. angustifolium)
BRUNSWICK WILD LOWBUSH BLUEBERRY
(Vaccinium angustifolium) A native to the eastern U.S., the lowbush has
great promise as an ornamental groundcover growing 8-12” high and 3-4 ft
wide. Profuse white blooms yield small sized light blue fruit, and the
dark glossy foliage turns bright red-orange in the fall. The berries have
a “wild” blueberry flavor and high antioxidant levels. Annual pruning is
not necessary, but the plants yield best if 2/3 of the growth is sheared
back every third year in late winter.
