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Cranberry ' Early Black' Bush | Plant in 9cm Pot

Early Black Cranberry Bush cluster with water droplets, green leaves, on wood, highlighting natural freshness.

Vibrant 'Early Black' Cranberry berries clustered on green leafy branches, showcasing the contrast between the glossy berries and lush foliage.

Cranberry ' Early Black' Bush | Plant in 9cm Pot

Cranberry ' Early Black' Bush | Plant in 9cm Pot

Name: Cranberry ' Early Black' Bush | Plant in 9cm Pot
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178819993979_55626624565627
Price: 9.99 GBP
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Variety Specifications
Planting & Care

Early black cranberries start bright red, maturing to deep purple-red.
The earliest variety, ready for picking from late August.
Enjoy a tart flavour, rich in vitamin C.
Perfect for jams, pies, puddings, juice, and Christmas jelly.
Excellent for storing and freezing for year-round use.

Species: Cranberry
Features: Evergreen, Fantastic foliage, Fully hardy
Flowering Time: June, July, August
Flower Colour: Attractive small pinkish-white flowers
Harvest Time: September, October, November
Position: Full sun
Habit: A low growing spreading plant which can be used as groundcover and will also cascade over the edges of pots
Eventual Spread: Spreads approx 30cm
Hardiness: This tough plant does not need winter protection
Pest & Disease Resistance: Generally unaffected by pests and diseases
Self-fertile: Will produce a good crop without a pollination partner
Tasting Notes: Sharp and juicy
Uses: Cooking, juicing, sauces

Planting Time: January, February, March, April, November, December
Spacing: Plant 30cm apart to allow for spreading
Soil: Best grown in wet but well-draining, fertile acidic soil. If your soil isn't acidic, you can grow cranberries in pots with ericaceous compost.
Watering: Water in thoroughly when planting. Cranberries prefer moist soils so make sure that they are well watered throughout summer, especially during dry periods; once or twice a week increasing to every other day when hot/ dry.
Feeding: Apply a general purpose liquid fertiliser in spring in order to promote healthy growth.
Pruning: Prune lightly in early spring, removing dead and badly placed branches.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: 20-30cm plant in 9cm pot
Height on Arrival: Your plant will arrive at a height of approx 20-30cm including pot
Eventual Height: Grows to a height of approx 60cm
Time to First Crop: You should see your first fruit within 2 years of planting

Highlights

Early black cranberries start bright red, maturing to deep purple-red.
The earliest variety, ready for picking from late August.
Enjoy a tart flavour, rich in vitamin C.
Perfect for jams, pies, puddings, juice, and Christmas jelly.
Excellent for storing and freezing for year-round use.

Variety Specifications

Species: Cranberry
Features: Evergreen, Fantastic foliage, Fully hardy
Flowering Time: June, July, August
Flower Colour: Attractive small pinkish-white flowers
Harvest Time: September, October, November
Position: Full sun
Habit: A low growing spreading plant which can be used as groundcover and will also cascade over the edges of pots
Eventual Spread: Spreads approx 30cm
Hardiness: This tough plant does not need winter protection
Pest & Disease Resistance: Generally unaffected by pests and diseases
Self-fertile: Will produce a good crop without a pollination partner
Tasting Notes: Sharp and juicy
Uses: Cooking, juicing, sauces

Planting & Care

Planting Time: January, February, March, April, November, December
Spacing: Plant 30cm apart to allow for spreading
Soil: Best grown in wet but well-draining, fertile acidic soil. If your soil isn't acidic, you can grow cranberries in pots with ericaceous compost.
Watering: Water in thoroughly when planting. Cranberries prefer moist soils so make sure that they are well watered throughout summer, especially during dry periods; once or twice a week increasing to every other day when hot/ dry.
Feeding: Apply a general purpose liquid fertiliser in spring in order to promote healthy growth.
Pruning: Prune lightly in early spring, removing dead and badly placed branches.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: 20-30cm plant in 9cm pot
Height on Arrival: Your plant will arrive at a height of approx 20-30cm including pot
Eventual Height: Grows to a height of approx 60cm
Time to First Crop: You should see your first fruit within 2 years of planting