Blueberry. A dense upright shrub with stems of dark green leaves, purplish red when young. Dense clusters of rose-pink flowers in early summer are followed by edible, red berries. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers May to June. Fruits July. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Vaccinium floribundum
A dense upright shrub with stems of dark green leaves, purplish red when young. Dense clusters of rose-pink flowers in early summer are followed by edible, red berries.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Vaccinium |
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Species | floribundum |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Blueberry |
Flower Colour | pink |
Soil | Acidic |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1m |
Family | Ericaceae |
Spread | 2m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Spreading |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, June |
Colour Fruit | red |
Fruits When | July |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Frost hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Woodland |
Toxicity | |
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Maintenance | |
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