Cottagekaren's Garden
Vaccinium vitis-idaea 'Fireballs' (Lingonberry)
Position: full sun or partial shade
Soil: prefers moist but well-drained, acidic soil or ericaceous compost in a pot.
Rate of growth: average
Hardiness: fully hardy
Garden care: Prepare the ground well before planting. Prune in winter, cutting out dead or damaged branches. In spring, feed with sulphate of ammonia, sulphate of potash and bonemeal and top-dress with ericaceous compost.
