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Description

Vaccinium darrowii was originally in the database as Vaccinium darrowi.

Vaccinium darrowii is a deciduous Shrub. The species is hermaphrodite and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light and medium soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid soils and can grow in very acid soils.
It can grow in semi-shade or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Cultivation

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. It is sometimes cultivated for its edible fruit in N. America, there are some named varieties. These have been recommended for dry, sandy, upland soils. It hybridizes with V. ashei. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Requires a moist but freely-draining lime free soil, preferring one that is rich in peat or a light loamy soil with added leaf-mould. Prefers a very acid soil with a pH in the range of 4.5 to 6, plants soon become chlorotic when lime is present. Succeeds in full sun or light shade though it fruits better in a sunny position. Requires shelter from strong winds. Dislikes root disturbance, plants are best grown in pots until being planted out in their permanent positions. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus.

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