Ridley 1403
ActiveVaccinium L. · Bilberry
RIDLEY WILLIAM BELL
10 August 2026
The variety is a dwarf shrub 30–60 cm in height with a compact spherical crown shape. The plant is self-fertile, blooms in spring with white-pink bell-shaped flowers, and in autumn the foliage acquires a golden-bronze or reddish hue.
The berry ripening period occurs in July–August. The fruits have an average size of about 1 cm in diameter, the color varies from light blue to bluish-black. With proper care, the yield of the variety is 1.5–2 kg per plant.
The variety has high winter hardiness, corresponding to USDA zones 3–4. To achieve maximum yield, cross-pollination with other blueberry varieties is recommended.
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