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    Vaccinium retusum

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 15"-36"
    • W: 15"-36"

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

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    Vaccinium retusum plant details

    Vaccinium retusum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge followed by black and purple fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Vaccinium retusum

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 15 IN - 36 IN - wide, 15 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Vaccinium retusum

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Native to E. Himalaya A delightful, rare, small evergreen shrub, slowly reaching 3'. This is a good plant to grow in the rockgarden, in well drained soil. Tough, bright green, oval leaves about 3/4” long, are red when young. In the winter, bright red buds are attractive features among the leaves. The typical Vaccinium flowers, pink and white, appear in early summer. It may not remain compact if grown in shade.

    By: The Bovees Nursery

    Gardening facts about Vaccinium retusum plant

    How to Grow Vaccinium retusum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Fruit

      • purple
      • black

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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