Ridley 1403
ActiveVaccinium L. · Bilberry
RIDLEY WILLIAM BELL
10 August 2026
The plant is an evergreen trailing shrub 20–40 cm in height with shoots spreading up to 1–2 meters in diameter. Leaves are small, leathery, deep green, turning a reddish or bronze shade in winter. The variety is self-fertile but requires planting in acidic, moist, peaty soils.
Berries are large, oval-shaped, reaching 20–25 mm in diameter, with a sweet-and-sour taste and good keeping quality. Harvest takes place from mid-September to early October. The variety is characterized by high winter hardiness, withstanding temperature drops down to –30°С, and possesses natural immunity to diseases.
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