Cranberry 'Pilgrim' Bush | Plant in 9cm Pot

Name: Cranberry 'Pilgrim' Bush | Plant in 9cm Pot
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178820419963_55626625646971
Price: 15.99 GBP
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This evergreen plant has a charming, arching form that consistently produces fruit.
Enjoy an abundant harvest of tart, juicy berries every autumn.
Perfect for pots and hanging baskets, where its foliage can beautifully cascade over the edges.
Packed with Vitamin C and renowned for its health benefits and tangy taste.
Ideal for making your own jams, juices, baked goods, and classic cranberry sauce.
The berries store and freeze exceptionally well, letting you enjoy them for longer.

Species: Cranberry
Features: Evergreen, Fantastic foliage, Fully hardy
Flowering Period: June, July, August
Harvest Period: September, October, November
Flower Colour: Attractive small pink flowers
Position: Full sun
Soil Type: 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.
Hardiness: Fully hardy, this tough plant does not need winter protection.
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 45cm
Pollination: Self-fertile, will produce a good crop without a pollination partner.
Tasting Notes: Tart and juicy
Uses: Cooking, juicing, sauces

Planting Time: January, February, March, April, November, December
Spacing: Plant 30cm apart to allow for spreading.
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.
Pests & Diseases: Generally unaffected by pests and diseases.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: 20-30cm plant in 9cm pot
Height on Arrival: Approx 20-30cm (including pot)
Eventual Height: Grows to a height of approx 30cm
Time to First Crop: You should see your first fruit within 2 years of planting.

Highlights

This evergreen plant has a charming, arching form that consistently produces fruit.
Enjoy an abundant harvest of tart, juicy berries every autumn.
Perfect for pots and hanging baskets, where its foliage can beautifully cascade over the edges.
Packed with Vitamin C and renowned for its health benefits and tangy taste.
Ideal for making your own jams, juices, baked goods, and classic cranberry sauce.
The berries store and freeze exceptionally well, letting you enjoy them for longer.

Variety Specifications

Species: Cranberry
Features: Evergreen, Fantastic foliage, Fully hardy
Flowering Period: June, July, August
Harvest Period: September, October, November
Flower Colour: Attractive small pink flowers
Position: Full sun
Soil Type: 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.
Hardiness: Fully hardy, this tough plant does not need winter protection.
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 45cm
Pollination: Self-fertile, will produce a good crop without a pollination partner.
Tasting Notes: Tart and juicy
Uses: Cooking, juicing, sauces

Planting & Care

Planting Time: January, February, March, April, November, December
Spacing: Plant 30cm apart to allow for spreading.
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.
Pests & Diseases: Generally unaffected by pests and diseases.

Product Specifications