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Cranberry Pilgrim

Vaccinium macrocarpon 'Pilgrim'

£11.99
£14.99
£11.99

3 litre pot

Grow your own festive favourite with Pilgrim — the cranberry that combines ornamental appeal and edible rewards in one low, spreading package. Whether you're after berries for the Christmas table or want to experiment with tangy sauces and bakes, this versatile, acid-loving shrub delivers. It's easy to grow in containers or borders, and provides evergreen texture all year round.
  • Edible fruit
  • Evergreen foliage
  • Groundcover
  • Low growing

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  • Aspect

    Full sun

  • Hardiness

    Very hardy

  • Flowers

    May, June

  • Soil type

    Acidic, peat-rich, well-drained soil

Cranberry Pilgrim

  • Why we like this plant

    Want to grow your own cranberries? Pilgrim makes it easy. With its tart, full-flavoured fruit and tidy, evergreen habit, it’s a great dual-purpose plant — attractive as groundcover and productive too. It thrives in acid soils or ericaceous compost, making it perfect for patio pots or specialist beds.

  • About this plant

    Pilgrim is a popular American cranberry cultivar known for its spreading habit and reliable production of large, deep red berries. Flowering in late spring, it fruits in early autumn, providing a tart and tangy harvest perfect for sauces, juices, and baking. The small, evergreen leaves offer year-round groundcover interest, and the plant is ideal for containers, raised beds, or moist, acidic borders.

  • Key features

    • Large red berries
    • Good for cooking and preserving
    • Evergreen groundcover
    • Acid-loving
    • Great for containers

  • Eventual height and
    spread

    Height: 15–20cm | Spread: 60–90cm

  • Growth
    habit

    Low, spreading and mat-forming with arching, wiry stems

  • Moisture

    Moist but well-drained

  • Position in
    the Garden

    Best in acidic beds, raised bog gardens, or large containers

Planting guide

Use ericaceous compost if planting in containers. Water with rainwater and avoid lime. Ensure consistent moisture during fruiting season.

Care tips

Keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Prune to control spread and remove any unproductive stems after harvest.

Winter care

No special winter protection needed in the UK. Mulch lightly in colder areas and remove any dead or damaged stems in early spring.