Type
red-fruited, productive
Lingonberry variety
Splendor Lingonberry
A productive lingonberry cultivar with bright red berries and a low spreading habit. It is useful where a fruiting evergreen groundcover is desired.
Season
summer and fall
Best for
groundcover, preserves
About Splendor
Splendor is a European lingonberry cultivar grown for its compact evergreen habit and bright red berries. The fruit has the characteristic tart lingonberry flavor and is well suited to sauces, jams, and other cooked uses.
Growing Splendor Lingonberry
Plant in Zones 2 to 7 in acidic, humus-rich, well-drained soil, with full sun to light shade. Maintain even moisture and avoid alkaline amendments; harvest once berries are fully colored red, typically in late summer or 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.