Vaccinium nummularia - Himalayan Whortleberry Size:1 gal size

Vaccinium nummularia - Himalayan Whortleberry Size:1 gal sizeA charming Himalayan relative of blueberry, the Himalayan Whortleberry has small shiny leaves that comes out bright red, then shades to bronze, then green. The small round leaves are shiny and have an attractive look that will set it apart in the garden. Nice plant for a woodland setting. In spring, striking red and white striped pendant flowers arrive in clusters, covering the plant. If pollinated they produce small blue black tasty berries. Grows to

Likes a sunny location

Year after year our local gardeners wander in

it is the coloring in the leaves

although here on the Pacific coast

johnstoneanum x R

and prefers to grow in partial shade

This cultivar 'Aurea'

Colors of orange

and is a 1981 cross of R

We love 'Loderi Pink Diamond' and so will you

A mediterranean low growing shrub that is related to chamomile

The large leaves and flowers give this species a tropical look