Vaccinium vitis-idaea
Redcurrant
Common names: Kronberry, Riffelberry
Photo: Jonas Bergsten · Public Domain · Source
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Description
The redcurrant (Vaccinium vitis‑idaea) is a low, evergreen dwarf shrub with leathery leaves and small, tart red berries. It is well suited as a groundcover in acidic bog beds and provides the classic accompaniment to game and cheese. Cultivars such as 'Koralle' often fruit twice a year.
Care instructions
Plant the redcurrant broadly in acidic, well‑draining bog‑soil at a sunny to partially shaded location. Water with low‑lime rainwater and keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Mulch with pine needles and harvest the berries from August onward, they remain fresh for several weeks due to their acidity.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
humus-rich, well-drained, moist, lean, lime-avoiding
Feeding
Light feeder
Months
Mar–Apr
Propagation
Methods
- Cuttings
- Layering
- Division
- Runners
- From seed
Companion planting
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