Ridley 1403
ActiveVaccinium L. · Bilberry
RIDLEY WILLIAM BELL
10 August 2026
Perennial evergreen creeping shrub 20–40 cm high with thick fast-growing shoots forming a dense cover. Leaves are small, dark green, shiny.
Berries are medium-sized or large, up to 18 mm in length and 16 mm in diameter, round-shaped, dark red in color. Flesh is firm, taste is sour. Peduncles are short and weak.
Late-ripening, high-yielding variety. Possesses high frost resistance (USDA zone 2, down to -45.5 °C) and excellent transportability. Fruits retain commercial quality during storage for up to 4–6 months.
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