BILBERRY FRUIT. Great for tarts. Vaccinium Myrtillus. 50 seeds.

 

Bilberry. 50 seeds.

Vaccinium Myrtillus

A deciduous, suckering, usually prostrate shrub to 30cm high with dense, bright green, angular stems and ovate, glossy leaves that are often flushed red in autumn. Pendant, rounded to urn-shaped, pink flowers borne in the leaf axilsin late spring to early summer are followed by blue-black, edible berries.

Even in Britain the name blueberry applies to Caccinium Myrtillus but it is actually bilberry which is a bit smaller but lovely tasting.

Thrives in Acid soil.  Flowers in April and blooms until July.

Bilberries have been used medicinally for over 1000 years and good treatment for stomach disorders and diabetes especially.  Used in muffins, tarts etc. or as a source of purple dye.

 

Please note that all returns must be sent the next day after receiving the seeds as under the Perishable Goods Act, seeds can perish unless kept in the right conditions.