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Vaccinium vitis-idaea 'Red Pearl'

Also Known As

  • Red Pearl Ligonberry

Plant type

shrub, groundcover, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 2a-9b

Vaccinium vitis-idaea 'Red Pearl' plant details

Vaccinium vitis-idaea 'Red Pearl' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Vaccinium vitis-idaea 'Red Pearl'

Plant type: groundcover fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Vaccinium vitis-idaea 'Red Pearl'

USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pink flowers. Vigorous, evergreen Shrub.

Gardening facts about Vaccinium vitis-idaea 'Red Pearl' plant

How to Grow Vaccinium vitis-idaea 'Red Pearl'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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