Vaccinium macrocarpon 'Pilgrim' - 2 Ltr, 3 canes

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Oxycoccus macrocarpus.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornaments * tart, tangy flavour * easy to care for

Growth habit
Cranberry 'Pilgrim' is a dwarf shrub with fine shoots and creeping growth, which can reach a height of 30 - 40 cm and a width of 50 - 80 cm.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Vaccinium macrocarpon 'Pilgrim' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Care
Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered generously throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only require additional water in extremely dry conditions.

Flower
The light pink, bell-shaped flowers appear from May to June.

fruit
The purple-red berries of Vaccinium macrocarpon 'Pilgrim' are particularly decorative. These appear from mid-September.

Use
Ground cover, bog bed, jam, dried

Root
Vaccinium macrocarpon 'Pilgrim' is a shallow-rooting plant.