Large cranberry "Ben Lear" 1.5 L
Seller: ALLIKASILM
About this product
Large cranberry Vaccinium macrocarpon "Ben Lear" is a low, evergreen, creeping shrublet with large red berries.
It reaches only 15-20 cm and spreads up to 1 m. It blooms in June with pink flowers and the berries ripen in autumn; it needs acidic peaty soil (pH 4-5.5).
Works as ground cover beside acid-loving plants and in a large pot. Hardy (zone 3).
Specifications
- Height: 15-20 cm
- Spread: up to 1 m
- Flowering: June, pink
- Berries: red, in autumn
- Light: full sun
- Soil: acidic peat, pH 4-5.5
- Hardiness: zone 3
Advice from our agronomist
Planting. Plant in spring in a sunny spot in acidic peaty mix (pH 4-5.5). Space plants 30-40 cm apart.
Care. Mulch with pine bark or peat. Weed by hand.
Watering and feeding. Keep the soil constantly moist, using soft rainwater. Feed with a fertiliser for acid-loving plants.
Winter and pruning. Hardy; cover with spruce boughs if there is no snow. Trim overly long shoots in spring if needed.
Codes and attributes
| Warehouse code | 6391 |
|---|---|
| Barcode | 20063917 |
| Category | Cranberries |
Delivery and timing
- Parcel locker — €2.99–3.99, free from 59,00 €
- Courier to the door — €7.99–8.99, free from 99,00 €
- Dispatched within 2 working days