RedCrocus Cranberry 'Blushing Moon' Live Plant, White Berries, Cold-Hardy Edible Groundcover, Pollinator Friendly, Container Friendly 4" Pot
RedCrocus Cranberry 'Blushing Moon' Live Plant, White Berries, Cold-Hardy Edible Groundcover, Pollinator Friendly, Container Friendly 4" Pot
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Cranberry — ‘Blushing Moon’ White Berries
Description
‘Blushing Moon’ is a white-berried cranberry selection valued for its ornamental and culinary appeal. Like other American cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon), it forms a low, trailing, evergreen mat that roots along the ground and sends up short, fruitful uprights. Small, nodding pink-white blossoms in late spring give way to glossy berries that remain ivory to lightly blushed rather than turning deep red, offering a distinctive look for garden beds, containers, and seasonal décor. This plant thrives in acidic, peat‑rich, consistently moist soil and excels in cool climates.
Expect slow to moderate spread via runners, excellent cold tolerance, and reliable fruit set in full sun with adequate moisture and pollinator activity.
Suggested Uses
Care Tips
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Planting InstructionsPlant in spring or early fall in full sun. Amend bed with 50–70% peat moss plus coarse sand/pine fines to create an acidic, moisture‑retentive medium. Consider a raised or lined bog bed. Space 12–18 in apart; water thoroughly to settle soil.
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Soil MoistureKeep consistently moist to wet—never allow to dry out. Brief flooding is tolerated in dormancy; avoid stagnant, anaerobic conditions in summer heat.
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Soil TypeAcidic, sandy‑peat soil high in organic matter (ideal pH 4.0–5.5). Incorporate peat moss, pine bark fines, and sharp sand for structure and porosity.
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HumidityPerforms best in cool, humid conditions; protect from hot, desiccating winds. Organic mulch helps maintain surface humidity for rooting runners.
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Pruning InstructionsLate winter or after harvest: thin older woody uprights and trim excessive runners to encourage new fruiting uprights. Optional annual “sand top‑dress” 0.5–1 in to stimulate rooting and suppress weeds.
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Winter CareVery hardy. After the ground begins to freeze, mulch 2–3 in with pine needles or straw. In exposed sites, provide wind protection. Overwinter containers in a protected, unheated area and keep media evenly moist.
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Planting DepthSet with crown level to the soil surface—do not bury the crown. Pin runners and lightly cover to encourage rooting along the surface.
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FertilizationLight feeder. In spring, apply a modest dose of acid-forming, slow‑release fertilizer (e.g., cottonseed meal or a low‑N 2‑4‑2). Avoid excess nitrogen. Treat chlorosis with chelated iron; maintain acidity with elemental sulfur as needed.
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Special CareNet plants before harvest to deter birds. Monitor for cranberry fruitworm and tipworm (in home gardens typically minimal). Support pollinators with nearby flowering plants. Keep weeds down; maintain bed edges; harvest berries when firm and ivory‑blushed.
