Red Candy Ligonberry (Vaccinum Vitis-idaea) - 1 Gallon

Red Candy Ligonberry Vaccinum vitis-idaea Other Names: Cowberry Bush NOTE: All of our fruit plants are grown in containers outdoors so they are fully rooted and landscape-ready upon arrival. Plant Details USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 2a-8b (-45F) Find Your Zone Chilling Hours: 300+ Learn more here Ripens: Mid Summer to Early Fall Pollinators: Self-Fertile, no need for pollinator Height at Maturity: 8-10" Width at Maturity: 10-12" Spacing: 10-12" for solid groundcover Fruit Color: Scarlet RedFruit Size: Small Flower Color: White with Soft Pink blush Sun Needs: Shade to Part Shade Water Needs: Average Soil Type: Rich in organic matter, Acid Drainage/Soil Moisture: Moist But Well-Drained Soil pH: 4.0 - 5.5 Description A close relative of blueberry and cranberry, the Red Candy Ligonberry is a highly attractive and super cold-hardy and shade tolerant evergreen fruit-bearing shrub that produces loads of pink-tinted white flowers in spring that are followed by scarlet-red edible berries. The berries are produced over a long period from mid summer to early fall and can be picked and eaten fresh off the bush or stored for up to several months in the refrigerator. The berries can also be used to make pies or other sweet treats, such as preserves and jellies. Documented research shows that ligonberries are very high in anti-oxidants and contain a high abundance of nutrients. At only 8 inches tall and a foot or so wide, this shade-lover is excellent for use as an accent in small garden spaces and containers or in groupings or as a groundcover or border. Cold hardy to -45F! NOTE: All of our fruit plants are grown in containers outdoors so they are fully rooted and landscape-ready upon arrival. Growing Preferences Red Candy Ligonberry are easy to grow in a moist but well-drained soil of average to high fertility in shade to part shade. Morning and evening sun are fine but avoid direct afternoon sunlight. An acidic soil with a pH of 4.0 to 5.5 is preferred. If you need to make your soil more acidic apply Soil Sulfur as directed on the product label to acidify soil. One pound of sulfur applied to 100 square feet of soil will lower the pH about 1 pH unit (from 6.0 to 5.0). The sulfur works best if it is tilled in the soil to about six inches. Adding organic matter to the soil at planting time, such as composted cow manure or composted leaves, will also help to create an acid soil. Extremely cold hardy to -45F and low maintenance. Helpful Articles Plant as you would blueberry bushes, making sure to provide part shade to shade. How To Plant A Blueberry Bush How To Fertilize & Water Blueberry Bushes How To Prune A Blueberry Bush Plant Long & Prosper! Meet The Wilson Brothers & Staff Questions? Contact Us!