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Low evergreen creeping shrub. Needs very acidic moist soil β typically bog-like conditions. Harvest red berries in autumn. Long-lived once established.
Vaccinium vitis-idaea
A fellow Ericaceae β similar growing habits to Cranberry
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybugs, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check β plant Viper's BuglossExcellent, Bishop's FlowerGreat and Black-eyed SusanGreat nearby.Cranberry is usually grown from cuttings rather than seed. Take a healthy stem cutting, remove the lower leaves, and root it in moist, free-draining compost.
Water: High Β· Height: 20 cm Β· Soil: Acidic (pH 4.0β5.5), peaty, constantly moist
These three thrive alongside Cranberry β and alongside each other.
