Vaccinium vitis-idaea ‘Red Pearl’ is a compact evergreen fruiting shrub prized for its glossy foliage, delicate flowers, and abundant bright red berries. This productive lingonberry variety produces tart, flavourful fruits that are ideal for jams, sauces, desserts, juices, and traditional Scandinavian recipes.
In spring and summer, clusters of small white-pink bell-shaped flowers appear above the dark green leaves, followed by crops of vibrant berries from late summer into autumn. Its neat low-growing habit also makes it an attractive ornamental ground cover for edible gardens, borders, containers, and woodland-style planting.
Key Features
- Produces abundant bright red edible berries
- Compact evergreen shrub with glossy foliage
- Excellent for jams, sauces, and desserts
- Attractive white-pink spring flowers
- Ideal for containers, borders, and edible gardens
- Hardy and easy to grow in acidic soils
Growing Information
Vaccinium vitis-idaea ‘Red Pearl’ thrives in moist, well-drained acidic soil in full sun or partial shade. Similar to blueberries, lingonberries prefer ericaceous compost or acidic garden conditions. Keep well watered during dry periods for best fruit production.
Mature Size
- Height: 20–40cm
- Spread: 50–100cm
Position
- Full sun or partial shade
- Acidic, well-drained soil
- Hardy and suitable for containers
