Type
Swedish cultivar, red
Lingonberry variety
Sanna Lingonberry
A Swedish lingonberry cultivar with good berry size and productive growth. It is adapted to cool conditions and needs acidic soil to perform well.
Season
late summer to fall
Best for
cold climates, jam
About Sanna
Sanna is a European lingonberry with relatively large, bright red berries and a compact evergreen habit. It is a productive cultivar for gardens where acidic soil can be maintained.
Growing Sanna Lingonberry
Plant Sanna in Zones 2 to 7 in full sun to light shade and a sharply acidic, well-drained planting mix. Mulch with pine needles or similar acidic organic material, and pick fruit once berries are uniformly red in late summer to fall.
Full growing guide
For planting, care, pollination, and harvest that apply to all lingonberry, see the complete guide.
How to grow LingonberryOther lingonberry varieties
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.