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.
Additional information
| Generic | Vaccinium |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Pruning | |
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