Vaccinium Macrocarpon / Cranberry Genus - Vaccinium Species - Macrocarpon Common name - Cranberry Other names - American Cranberry, Large Fruited Cranberry Pre-Treatment - Required Hardiness zones - 2 - 6 Height / spread - 2"-8" / 0,05 - 0,20 m / 12"-36" / 0,30 - 0,90 m Plant type - Shrub Vegetation type - Broadleaf Evergreen Exposure - Full Sun Growth rate - Medium Soil PH - Acidic Soil type - Loam, Sand, Well Drained Water requirements - Average Water Landscape uses - Container, Edging, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Groundcover, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower Leaf / Flower color - Green / -- Plant growth rate - Medium Grown commercially for its tart red berries, this creeping broadleaf evergreen shrub from eastern North America also makes an excellent plant for the culinary or ornamental garden. The prostrate stems root at the nodes to eventually form large mats of narrow dark-green leaves which turn bronze or red in winter. Clusters of pinkish urn-shaped flowers appear in summer, followed by proportionately large red-skinned fruits with firm pinkish flesh. The fruits are used in relishes, baked goods, and preserves. Although many commercial varieties of cranberry are available, few have been selected for ornamental use. Among the latter is 'Hamilton', a sparsely fruiting dwarf cultivar whose congested tussocks of tiny leaves turn bright red in fall. Cranberries grow best in cool, moist, humus-rich soil in full sun, faring poorly in hot dry sites. Although commercial growers flood their fields to facilitate harvesting, cranberries do not require flooding. They work well in the culinary garden, or as an informal groundcover. Use 'Hamilton' in a rock garden, trough, or patio or path edge. (Info source: Learn2Grow.com) Extra seeds The seeds are hand-selected. You will never receive fewer seeds than stated. We include extra seeds always as possible ! Packing The seeds are securely packed in plastic labeled bags. You will get every seed with printed germination instruction included. The online extended PDF version will be accesible as well. You will receive: Seeds packed in plastic labeled bags Printed germination instructions Shipping We will ship from FLORIDA, UNITED STATES on the same or next business day after payment cleared by USPS First Class Mail with the printed the propagation and germination instructions. But you should check additional Internet resources for proper germination methods. Delivery time depends on your location (we always ship on the same or next business day after cleared payment): US buyers - 2-5 days non-US buyers - 7-30 days. Discounts Powered by HobbySeeds