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Vaccinium corymbosum Bluegold - Description
- Potted Vaccinium corymbosum Bluegold
- Common Name: Bluegold Blueberry Bush
- Latin: Vaccinium corymbosum Bluegold
- Productive edible shrub producing sweet blueberries
- Pot Size: 5L
- Current Plant Size: 65cm
Vaccinium corymbosum Bluegold - Characteristics
- Deciduous shrub with attractive foliage
- Spring: delicate bell-shaped flowers
- Summer: abundant blue, sweet edible berries
- Autumn: foliage often turns red or bronze
- Fruit ripening period: mid to late summer
- Hardiness: Fully hardy in Irish climates
- Prefers acidic, moist, well-drained soil
- Requires full sun for best berry production
Vaccinium corymbosum Bluegold - Uses
- Fruit production in gardens and allotments
- Great in containers or raised beds
- Perfect for edible borders and wildlife gardens
- Ornamental appeal with seasonal leaf colour changes
- Excellent choice for family gardens and growers
Vaccinium corymbosum Bluegold - Planting & Aftercare
- Plant in full sun to partial shade
- Soil: acidic (pH 4.5–5.5), moist but well-drained
- Mulch with ericaceous compost to retain moisture
- Feed with ericaceous fertiliser in spring
- Water regularly, especially during fruiting season
- Light pruning in late winter to encourage fresh growth
- Protect young plants from frost when newly established
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