Vaccinium vitis-idaea 'Koralle' - P12

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornaments * tart, tangy flavour * tolerates pruning

Growth habit
Cowberry 'Koralle' is a densely growing dwarf shrub that can reach a height of 20 - 30 cm and a width of 20 - 30 cm. Slow-growing.

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

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

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

Soil
Vaccinium vitis-idaea 'Koralle' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil. Commercially available container plant soil.

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

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-coloured flowers appear in clusters from May to July. With proper care, re-flowering in August.

fruit
The bright red, round berries of Vaccinium vitis-idaea 'Koralle' are particularly decorative. These appear from July and are small.

Use
Tubs, consumption, ground cover, bog bed, jam, cooking

Root
Vaccinium vitis-idaea 'Koralle' is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms stoloniferous, sparsely branched roots.