Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Rounded, Upright
COLOUR
Flower
Pink in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Red in Autumn
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific diseases
Foot and root rot
General care
Pruning
Prune when dormant, preferably in late winter. Mature blueberry bushes should have approximately one-third old stems, one-third middle-aged stems, and one-third young stems.
Propagation methods
Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
WHERE TO GROW
Vaccinium (blueberry) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Flavouring food and drinks, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained, acid soil in full sun or partial shade. Fruiting is best in sun. Needs shelter from cold, drying winds.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
