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Blueberry Plants - Description
- Potted Fruiting Shrub
- Latin Name: Vaccinium corymbosum (mixed varieties)
- Common Name: Blueberry
- Deciduous fruiting shrub
- Pot Size: C5
- Current Plant Size: Approx. 55cm
- Supplied in one of our selected varieties including Northland, Bluecrop or Goldtraube
Blueberry Plants - Characteristics
- Produces sweet, antioxidant-rich blueberries during summer
- Beautiful spring flowers followed by colourful autumn foliage
- Compact growth, ideal for gardens and containers
- Requires acidic (ericaceous) soil for the best growth and fruit production
- Hardy and well suited to Irish growing conditions
- Excellent for wildlife-friendly and edible gardens
Blueberry Plants - Uses
- Perfect for kitchen gardens and home fruit production
- Ideal for growing in containers using ericaceous compost
- Suitable for borders and edible landscaping
- Excellent for fresh eating, baking, freezing and preserves
Blueberry Plants - Planting & Aftercare
- Plant in full sun or partial shade
- Soil: Moist, well-drained acidic (ericaceous) soil
- Water regularly, especially during fruit development
- Feed with an ericaceous fertiliser in spring
- Prune lightly during winter to encourage productive growth
- Plant more than one variety to improve pollination and increase yields
Available Varieties
- Supplied as one of the following varieties: Northland (most commonly available), Bluecrop or Goldtraube.
- If you require a specific variety, please add a note to your order and we will do our best to accommodate your request, subject to stock availability.
