Hamilton Dwarf Cranberry

Hamilton Dwarf Cranberry

Vaccinium macrocarpon 'Hamilton'

This dwarf trailing cranberry, a low-growing groundcover suited to acidic bog and moist garden conditions, bears tiny pink flowers in spring and small edible red cranberries in autumn.

  • Dwarf trailing habit.
  • Tiny pink bell-shaped flowers.
  • Tart-flavoured red berries in fall.
  • Dark-green evergreen foliage turning bright red in autumn.
  • Commonly used for border/edging, patio plants.
  • Grows best in full sun.
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun
Soil Moisture
Moist, Average, Well-drained
Hardiness Zone
2 – 7
Mature Height (meters)
0.02 – 0.03
Mature Spread (meters)
0.5 – 0.6
Growth Rate
Slow
Flower Colour
Red
Foliage Colour
Green
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Habit
Compact
Attracts Birds
Landscape Uses
Border, Container
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Plant as you would blueberries with moderate additions of acidic, organic matter or sand.
Notes
Cranberries are a healthy source of vitamin C and for protecting your body against urinary tract infections.

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