Cranberry Pilgrim

A small, low-growing, evergreen shrub with a creeping habit, Cranberry Prilgim bears masses of little pink pink flowers in mid-spring, followed by juicy, deep red berries with a tangy flavour. Foliage often turns bronze in cold weather, and unpicked berries will persist through winter. Excellent frost and disease resistance. Cranberries must have very acid soil, but can also be grown in ericaceous soil-based compost in containers or raised beds, and watered with rainwater.

Site: Tolerates exposure
Soil: Very acid (pH 4.5), moist but free-draining soil essential
Position: Sun or partial shade
Pick: From late August
Keep: Does not keep; can be frozen
Hardiness: Hardy
Pollination: Self-fertile
Uses: Cooking; juicing
Height: 1’ (30cm) Spread: 18” (45cm)