Vaccinium vitis-idaea 'Red Candy'

Latin name: Vaccinium vitis-idaea 'Red Candy'
Common Name: Red Candy cranberry
Plant type: Fruit shrub
Shape: Fruit shrub
Botanical family: Ericaceae

Description

Vaccinium vitis-idaea 'Red Candy' is an ornamental and greedy cranberry, forming a low carpet of glossy dark green foliage, which produces small, bright red berries in autumn with a tangy taste, very rich in antioxidants. Perfect as an acidic groundcover, edible border or pot, 'Red Candy' combines beauty and utility in northern landscaping.

Hardiness Zone: Zone 2

Exposure: Sun
Watering: Regular watering
Fertilization: Acid-loving fertilizer in spring. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Not recommended – use Bionik rooting agent or ground bone.
Soil type: Acidic, rich, moist and well-drained
Minimum temperature: '-40°C

Foliage type: Persistent
Foliage color: Green

Height: 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 inches)
Width: 0.6 m (2 feet)
Growth rate: average

Animaux
Sans danger pour les animaux domestiques

Animaux

Pollinisateurs
Attire ou nourrit les insectes pollinisateurs

Pollinisateurs

Cerfs
Peu appétent ou toléré par les cerfs

Cerfs

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