Balsgard Lingonberry

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. Requires acidic soil ph of 4.5-5.5 to grow well and be productive. They are also great grown in a pot when the sunny side is protected. Hardy to USDA Zones 4.

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