Regal Lingonberry

Vaccinium vitis-idaea var minus 'Regal'

A groundcover fit for royalty! Ornamental prostrate plant that grows only 2"-4" inches tall with a two foot spread. It can produce both a summer and a late fall crop of sparse, medium-large berries if temps are 55F+ during blooming. Developed by the U. of Wisconsin from open pollinated seed from Finland. Provide Red Pearl as a pollinizer for best yield, but any other variety will pollinize as well.

Scandinavians love these fantastic edible evergreen ground covers that produce delicious cranberry-like berries great for sauces, jellies and cooking. These beautiful and productive groundcover plants are under utilized and a must for American gardeners in the coldest regions. They are also great grown in a pot when the sunny side is protected. Requires acidic soil ph of 4.5-5.5 to grow well and be productive. Lingonberries are very high in antioxidants. Needs 800-1000 chill hours between 32F - 45F to bloom and fruit reliably. Cold hardy to USDA Zone 2 (-50F)!

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