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Vaccinium sikkimense | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Vaccinium sikkimense

Vaccinium sikkimense

Low Maintenance

Genus: Vaccinium
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

A multi-stemmed, evergreen shrub native to South Central China and Eastern Himalayas with small, leathery, dark green foliage. Clusters of pink flowers are produced in summer and followed by blue-black, edible fruits in late summer and early autumn. Fruits are noted as having an excellent taste

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Plant in a sheltered site in well-drained, moisture-retentive, acidic soil, (pH 4.5-5.5) in sun or part shade. Alternatively grow in containers or raised beds filled with ericaceous compost such as John Innes Ericaceous. Pot grown plants benefit from winter protection. For further details see blueberry cultivation

Pruning

More mature plants benefit from regular pruning. See blueberry pruning

Propagation

Propagate by taking softwood cuttings in late spring or semi-ripe cuttings in early summer

Pests

May be susceptible to vine weevil larvae damage especially if container grown. Protect ripening fruit with netting from birds

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews and root rot. Chlorosis due to iron and manganese deficiency may be a problem – see nutrient deficiencies

Garden Uses

Planting Places

MediterraneanOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years