| Brilliant evergreen foliage, darling tiny pinkish flowers in spring and bright red berries in midsummer. Classic Scandinavian tundra berry. Blooms again in summer for a fall crop. Small tart berries are produced in clusters and can be eaten fresh or made into delicious jam. Koralle was originally introduced as an ornamental groundcover but quickly became a leading commercial fruit variety.
ZONE: 2-7
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Self-fertile. Ripens in summer and again in late fall.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full to 1/2 sun, balanced moisture, prefers acidic soils. Eliminate grass competition in root zone. Amend planting hole with composted wood and top dress with compost yearly; this plant demands soils high in organic matter. Summer water of 1" per week can increase yields. Some afternoon shade needed in hot summer areas. Light pruning of damaged or dead canes for first few years; mowing 1/2 of patch during dormant season every 2-3 years can invigorate plants of mature patch.
CHILL HOURS: 300 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Very good.
SIZE AT MATURITY: 12” -2’
*Mature size is not definitive – Climate, soil, care, and pruning methods all factor into size at maturity* | 