Red Candy Lingonberry
- SKU:
- 1414-15
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Description
Cultivate Exquisite Flavor: The 'Red Candy' Lingonberry Bush
Bring a taste of Scandinavia to your garden with the 'Red Candy' Lingonberry (Vaccinium PP# 22,105), a robust and compact berry bush developed for abundant, early-season fruit. Famous for its tart, flavorful berries perfect for pies, treats, and the beloved Swedish lingonberry jam, this exceptional variety offers both ornamental charm and a bountiful harvest. Enjoy fresh, homegrown lingonberries that stay on the shrub for an extended period, making harvesting a breeze.
Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Vaccinium PP# 22,105. Lingonberry- vaccinium vitis-idaea Red Candy |
| Common Names | Lingonberry, Cowberry Bush |
| Breeder | Botanic Experience BV, The Netherlands |
| Plant Habit | Very strong plant with a compact habit |
| Mature Size | Grows to 8” tall and 10” wide |
| Fruiting Characteristics | Offers early flowering and abundant fruiting with masses of berries |
| Berry Persistence | Berries remain on the shrub for a long time |
| Plant Type | Large, tissue-cultured plant |
| Hardiness Zone | USDA Zones 4-8 (7-8 West Coast) |
Benefits
| Benefit | How It Helps You |
|---|---|
| Gourmet Culinary Potential | Harvest tart, versatile berries perfect for traditional Swedish lingonberry jam, pies, and other unique fruity treats, satisfying your desire for high-quality, homegrown ingredients. |
| Extended Freshness & Harvest | Berries stay on the shrub for a long time, allowing for a prolonged harvest period and convenient picking at your leisure, minimizing spoilage. |
| Effortless Gardening | Its compact habit (8” tall, 10” wide) and robust nature make it ideal for smaller gardens, containers, or as an attractive groundcover, even for dedicated home gardeners with limited space. |
| Reliable & Abundant Yield | Experience early flowering and masses of berries, ensuring a generous and consistent harvest for all your culinary adventures, alleviating frustration with low yields. |
| Premium Plant Quality | As large, tissue-cultured plants (1.5-year-old), you receive strong, healthy specimens ready to thrive in your garden, offering peace of mind and quicker establishment. |
| Cold Hardy & Widely Adaptable | Thrives across a wide range of climates (USDA Zones 4-8, including 7-8 West Coast), making it a dependable choice for many regions, ensuring compatibility with your specific hardiness zone. |
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| SKU | 1414-15 |
| Size Offered | Quart (large, 1.5-year-old tissue-cultured plants) |
| Light Requirement | Partial shade or shade |
| Soil Requirement | Humus-rich, acidic, moist, yet well-drained soil |
| Berry Flavor Profile | Tart (best enjoyed with sugar if eaten fresh) |
Usage & Fit Guidance
- Growing Conditions: Plant in partial shade or full shade for optimal growth and fruit production. Ensure the soil is humus-rich, highly acidic, moist, and well-drained to provide the best environment for your lingonberry bush.
- Culinary Applications: The 'Red Candy' Lingonberry is primarily celebrated for its culinary versatility. It is ideal for crafting the famous Swedish lingonberry jam, baking delicious pies, and incorporating into a variety of other unique fruity desserts and treats. While the berries can be eaten fresh, their tartness is typically enhanced by the addition of sugar.
Ideal For
- The Dedicated Home Gardener: Seeking to expand their garden with unique, specialty berry varieties and find joy in the process of cultivating high-quality, homegrown produce.
- The Culinary Enthusiast: Who loves cooking, baking, and making preserves, specifically interested in fresh, tart berries for jams, pies, and other distinctive fruity creations.
- Gardeners in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8 (including 7-8 West Coast): Looking for a cold-hardy, robust, and adaptable berry plant that thrives in their climate.
- Those with Acidic Soil Conditions: Or individuals prepared to amend their soil to meet the lingonberry's preference for humus-rich, acidic, moist, yet well-drained growing medium.
- Anyone Desiring Authentic European Flavor: Perfect for bringing the traditional taste of Scandinavian lingonberries home and adding a unique touch to their culinary repertoire.
Policy & Support
| Policy Type | Detail |
|---|---|
| Contact Phone | (479)846-6030 |
| Contact Email | berriesunlimitedusa@gmail.com |
| Mailing Address | 807 Cedar Lane Prairie Grove, AR 72753 United States of America |
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