Type
red-fruited, compact
Lingonberry variety
Koralle Lingonberry
A classic European cultivar with glossy red berries and a compact, low-growing habit. It is one of the most widely available lingonberries for home gardeners.
Season
summer and fall
Best for
containers, preserves
About Koralle
Koralle is a widely grown European lingonberry with glossy red berries and two crop periods in favorable climates. It is valued for reliable production, compact evergreen growth, and fruit suited to sauces and preserves.
Growing Koralle Lingonberry
Grow in Zones 2 to 7 in full sun to light shade in strongly acidic, organic, well-drained soil. Keep roots consistently moist but never waterlogged, and harvest the bright red berries after each ripening flush, often summer and fall.
Full growing guide
For planting, care, pollination, and harvest that apply to all lingonberry, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; chill hours, hardiness, and pollination vary, so confirm suitability for your zone. Availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.