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    VACCINIUM
    VACCINIUM
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    VACCINIUM

    Commonly known as Bearberry, Bilberry, Blueberry

    Includes the bilberry, blueberry, and cranberry.

    Genus of about 450 species from a variety of habitats from heath and moorland to bogs and woodland.

    UK natives are V. myrtilis, bilberry, blaeberry, whortleberry and a host of local names and V. oxycoccus, cranberry, more common in northern England, Wales and Ireland and V. vitis-idaea, cowberry or red whortleberry from the Scottish Highlands.

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    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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    varieties
    VACCINIUM corymbosum 'Patriot'
    Early season, large fruits
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £18.50
    VACCINIUM corymbosum 'Bluecrop'
    Midseason, rich flavour
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £18.50
    VACCINIUM vitis-idaea
    cowberry
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
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    2.5 kg
    £13.00
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    4.5 kg
    £25.00
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