Lingonberry

Lingonberry

Vaccinium vitis-idaea 'Red Candy'

A compact evergreen shrub with glossy foliage that bronzes in winter, producing tart red lingonberries suited to sauces, preserves, and Scandinavian-inspired cooking.

  • Small glossy dark-green leaves
  • Evergreen leaves that turn bronze in winter
  • White to soft pink bell-shaped flowers in spring
  • Finished flowers are followed by bright red edible berries
  • Self-pollinating
Size
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness Zone
5 – 5
Mature Height (meters)
0.2 – 0.25
Mature Spread (meters)
0.15 – 0.2
Growth Rate
Slow
Flower Colour
White
Foliage Colour
Green
Fall Colour
Red
Bloom Time
Spring
Habit
Compact
Pollinator Friendly
✓
Attracts Birds
✓
Landscape Uses
Border
Growing & Maintenance Tips
LIngonberry prefer full sun for optimal berry production. Perform best in acidic, average to moist soils, rich in organic matter.
Notes
Cultivar of anative.Of special value to native bee species. The botanical name for Lingonberry has been updated from Lingonberry x 'Red Candy' to Vaccinium vitis-idaea 'Red Candy'.

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