Cowberry. A creeping shrub with glossy dark green leaves. Pink-flushed white flowers from early to late summer are followed by edible, bright red berries. Max Height 25cm. Flowers June to August. Fruits July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Vaccinium vitis-idaea
A creeping shrub with glossy dark green leaves. Pink-flushed white flowers from early to late summer are followed by edible, bright red berries.
Additional information
| Generic | Vaccinium |
|---|---|
| Species | vitis-idaea |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Cowberry |
| Flower Colour | pink, white |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 25cm |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Creeping |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | July |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Woodland, Ground cover |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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