Red Candy lingonberry
Vaccinium vitis-idaea 'Red Candy'
USDA zones2 to 9
SunHandles partial sun or full shade
Size8 to 12 inches tall8 to 12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- White/cream
Garden uses
Notes
'Red Candy' lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea 'Red Candy') is an evergreen shrub for food gardens and ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 2, or down to -50°F (-46°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade. It stays small at 8 to 12 inches tall and wide. White flowers open in late spring and give way to tart red berries for jams and pies. The berries can stay on the plant over winter.
Pairs well with Bridal Choice lily of the valley, American maidenhair fern, and Tiny Tim American arborvitae.