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Balsgard Lingonberry

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SKU G135

Vaccinium vitis-idaea 'Balsgard'

This heavy-bearing commercial variety was developed by the Lingonberry Program of the Swedish University of Agriculture. It has a 10" tall, compact stature and a less spreading habit than many other varieties. Its flavorful fruit is the largest of all lingonberries! Pair it with 1 Red Pearl as a pollinizer per 10 other plants for highest yields.

Scandinavians love these fantastic edible evergreen ground covers that produce delicious cranberry-like berries great for sauces, jellies and cooking. They are attractive and easy-to-grow in your garden with bright red fruits the size of a small blueberry. These beautiful and productive groundcover plants are under-utilized and a must for American gardeners in cooler regions. They are also great grown in a pot when the sunny side is protected. Hardy to USDA Zones 4.

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Size: 4" Pot

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  • I live in NY. Will deer and/or squirrels eat lingonberries and cranberries? They should be planted in the fall?

    Deer probably not, squirrels possibly, birds definately. The can be planted in the fall or spring.

  • I'm new to lingonberries, and I just received and planted 4 of your Red Pearl plants. 1. Should I have planted a different variety for better pollination? 2. If so, would the Balsgard variety be a good choice? 3. What time of year would be best for planting here in Rockport, WV (Zone 6a)? Thanks

    1. Yes, they need cross pollination.

    2. Balsgard is a great choice, but any will work.

    3. Anytime before temperatures are consistently over 70 degrees. If you temps are higher than that you should hold them in pots until the fall.