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. |