Vermilion Sunset® Goji Plant
Description
Vermilion Sunset® Goji delivers one of the longest fresh-harvest seasons of any fruiting plant — brilliant red-orange berries ripening continuously from July through the first hard frost, providing months of fresh fruit from a compact, graceful plant with arching silver-green stems and lovely lavender blooms. Goji berries are genuinely among the most antioxidant-rich fruits available — enjoy them fresh off the plant, dried for trail mix and snacking, or blended into smoothies and culinary preparations where their mild, slightly sweet flavor with an earthy undertone adds genuine nutritional depth. Self-pollinating, cold-hardy, and remarkably adaptable.
July Through Frost — One of the Longest Harvest Windows Available
The harvest calendar for Vermilion Sunset® is genuinely exceptional. Starting in July and continuing through the first hard frost, the plant produces fresh red-orange goji berries continuously — providing months of fresh fruit from a single planting. That extended season means fresh goji berries are available through late summer, all of fall, and into early winter depending on your climate. Freeze the harvest for nutritious snacks year-round.
Antioxidant-Rich Superfood — Fresh, Dried, or Blended
Goji berries have been consumed and valued in Asian traditional medicine for centuries, and their genuinely high antioxidant content has attracted substantial nutritional research interest. Fresh berries have a mild, slightly sweet, mildly earthy flavor that’s pleasant straight off the plant — very different from the stronger dried goji berries found commercially. Dried at home, they make an excellent nutritious addition to salads, trail mix, and baked goods. Blended fresh, they add nutritional density to smoothies and sauces.
Graceful Appearance — Lavender Blooms, Brilliant Red-Orange Fruit
The plant earns its ornamental place alongside its nutritional value. The long, arching stems with silver-green foliage produce lovely lavender flowers before the brilliant red-orange berries appear — a color combination that’s genuinely attractive through the season and makes the plant worth growing for its appearance as well as its harvest.
Why Growers Choose Vermilion Sunset® Goji
- July through frost harvest — one of the longest continuous fresh-fruit seasons available
- Exceptionally antioxidant-rich — among the most nutritionally dense fruits you can grow
- Mild, pleasant flavor fresh — very different from commercial dried goji berries
- Graceful arching habit with lavender blooms — ornamental as well as productive
- Self-pollinating — productive with just one planting
- Remarkably wide zone adaptability — cold-hardy and heat-tolerant across a broad range
Survival Guaranteed!
Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.
Characteristics
| Characteristic Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Bloom Color | Purple |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Small |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 3 - 10 |
| Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
| Ripens/Harvest | July Through Frost |
| Characteristic Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Shade/Sun | Partial Shade - Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.5 - 7.5 |
| Texture | Smooth, Juicy |
| Years to Bear | 3 - 7 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow goji berry plants in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
