Lingonberry Live Rhizomes, 5 Bare Root Vaccinium vitis-idaea Plants, Cold Hardy Evergreen Ground Cover, Acid-Loving Berry Plant

Grow a cold-hardy, evergreen ground cover with this set of 5 live lingonberry rhizomes (Vaccinium vitis-idaea). Lingonberry is a low-growing plant known for its small evergreen leaves, spreading growth habit, and red berries when mature plants grow and fruit under suitable conditions.

These fresh-harvested bare-root rhizomes are a potential starting point for gardeners interested in northern-climate plants, acidic-soil gardens, and edible berry landscapes.

What’s Included

• Quantity: 5 live lingonberry rhizomes

• Botanical name: Vaccinium vitis-idaea

• Plant format: Fresh-harvested bare-root rhizomes

• Listed rhizome length: Approximately 6 inches; verify whether this applies to each piece

• Foliage: Evergreen once established, depending on climate and conditions

• Growth habit: Low-growing and mat-forming

• Growing location: Outdoors in suitable conditions

• Soil preference: Acidic, moisture-retentive, well-draining soil

Growing and Care Tips

Light: Provide partial sun or light shade. In cooler climates, plants may tolerate more sun if soil moisture is consistent; protection from intense afternoon heat can be helpful.

Soil: Lingonberries prefer acidic soil rich in organic matter. Use a suitable acidic planting mix and avoid alkaline soil. Peat-based mixes may be appropriate when managed sustainably and combined with good drainage.

Watering: Keep the root zone consistently moist, especially while the rhizomes establish. Avoid letting the soil dry out completely, but do not leave roots sitting in stagnant water.

Temperature: Lingonberries are adapted to cold climates, but establishment success still depends on the plant's condition, local climate, and appropriate care.

Planting: Unpack the rhizomes promptly after delivery. Keep them from drying out and plant them as soon as practical in prepared acidic soil. Follow any species-specific planting depth and spacing guidance provided by the seller.

Growth and Berry Production

Lingonberries spread gradually and can form a low mat over time. Flowering and berry production depend on plant maturity, growing conditions, pollination, and the length of the growing season. Fruit is not guaranteed in the first season.

Shipping Information

This listing includes five live bare-root rhizomes, not five established potted plants. The rhizomes may look different from leafy plants shown in mature-plant photos because they are shipped without pots and may have limited visible foliage.

The seller states that live arrival is guaranteed. Please review the seller's specific guarantee terms and any notification or claim deadlines before ordering.

Please Note

Plant growth and survival depend on climate, soil acidity, moisture, handling, and care after delivery. Check local regulations before ordering live plant material, especially if shipping across state or national borders.

Start your own lingonberry planting with these five live rhizomes and enjoy growing a distinctive evergreen ground-cover berry plant.