Ridley 1403
ActiveVaccinium L. · Bilberry
RIDLEY WILLIAM BELL
10 August 2026
The shrub is vigorous, spreading, with powerful upright shoots, reaching a height of 1.8–2.0 m, sometimes up to 2.2 m. The leaves are dense, elliptical, dark green, glossy, acquiring orange-red or yellow shades in autumn. The flowers are white or pale pink, bell-shaped; flowering occurs in May – early June.
A mid-season or mid-late ripening variety with an extended fruiting period of up to a month, starting in late July – August. Yield ranges from 2.5–3 to 6–8 kg per bush. The berries are light blue, large, 16–17 mm in diameter and weighing up to 2 g, with dense flesh and skin.
The plant has high winter hardiness, withstanding frosts down to -28...-34°C, and is resistant to Monilinia blight and dieback of branches. The berries are characterized by high transportability and multipurpose use, suitable for fresh consumption, freezing, and processing.
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