Vaccinium nummularia (Nummularia-like blueberry)
Botanical Information
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Vaccinium |
| Species | nummularia |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to the Himalaya. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-10) - (-5) |
| Temperature (°F) | 14 |
| Height | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Spread | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A low-growing evergreen shrub with pale pink-white flowers and dark green leaves. |
| Shape | Bushy. |
| Landscape | Container plant, rock garden. |
| Propagation | Propagate by seed or by semi-ripe cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Requires well-draining, moist, acidic soil in partial shade. |
| Pests | Susceptible to powdery mildew and chlorosis. |
| Notable Specimens | Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. |
Photographs
Vaccinium nummalaria, form. Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. 25/10/2019.
Vaccinium nummalaria, leaf. Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. 25/10/2019.