Database

Vaccinium Combo

Fruit: Blueberry

Several different varieties of Blueberries planted in one pot for best pollination. Blueberry plants are small, rounded and bushy, and are cold-hardy; they are good producers of fruit that is high in antioxidants. All have small, bell-shaped, white spring flowers and depending on the variety, dark-green to blue-green foliage that turns orange to red in fall. Berries are anywhere from small to large, depending on the cultivar, and are sweet and tasty. Fruit is good for fresh eating, baking and cooking. The different varieties ripen from early to late summer. Plant in a sheltered area: great for small areas. Blueberries prefer moist, rich, peaty, acidic soil (low pH, 5.5 and lower for blueberries). Soil on the prairies is usually alkaline (higher pH) so make sure to plant in soil that has a mix of organic matter/soil and peat moss and add aluminum sulfate or ammonium sulfate to further lower soil pH. Mulch generously around roots in fall to provide winter protection. Can also be planted in containers where the soil can easily be manipulated. Fertilize in spring with a good quality compost before new growth emerges. Little pruning is needed; if necessary prune back in late winter/early spring to encourage new growth, dead or broken branches can be removed anytime.

Self-pollinating: having different varieties in one pot means cross-pollination between the different varieties will increase fruit production and size of fruit.

Available in select potted sizes.