Cranberry 'Pilgrim' x 1

Pilgrim produces one of the largest and reddest fruits of any cranberry.  It has a low growing spreading habit with attractive bronze coloured evergreen leaves - leathery in texture - that turn a rich red in autumn & winter.  Pinky red flowers in midsummer followed by succulent, glossy, dark red berries with a distinctive tart flavour.  Ideal for culinary use in sauces, compotes or juicing.  The berries are rich in vitamin C & antioxidants.  Suited to container growing and will also do very well in hanging baskets. 

This plant is supplied in a 3l pot but is not necessarily pot-grown. 

Plant 1.5m (5ft) apart in rows 2m (6ft) apart. 

Planting:
Prepare area before planting by digging over and mixing organic manure or compost into the top soil.  Plant as soon as possible after purchase, provided weather conditions are suitable.  Soak the root-ball before planting.  Plant in moist peaty acid soil or in containers with ericaceous compost. 

After Care:
Mulch yearly with well rotted compost or manure to retain moisture and suppress weeds.  Cut out some of the larger stems to ground level after harvesting.