Cornflower 'Patriot'
Latin name: Vaccinium corymbosum 'Patriot'
Common Name: Giant cornflower 'Patriot'
Plant type: Bushy and erect
Shape: Upright and compact shrub
Botanical family: Ericaceae
The 'Patriot' blueberry is a hardy fruit shrub, ideal for Quebec gardeners looking for a productive and decorative variety. This shrub produces large, sweet and tasty berries from early summer, perfect for fresh consumption, desserts or freezing. It is distinguished by its ability to tolerate heavy soils well and by its generous spring flowering , followed by abundant fruiting. To ensure optimal production, it is essential to keep the soil acidic and well-drained , and to carry out spring fertilization with a fertilizer suitable for acid-loving plants , which will promote balanced growth and a better harvest. The 'Patriot' blueberry also offers ornamental interest in the fall thanks to its flamboyant foliage. Ideal in fruit hedges, in flowerbeds or grown in pots in suitable conditions.
Hardiness Zone: Zone 3 to 7
Exposure: Full sun
Watering:
Fertilization:
Soil type: Acidic, light, well-drained, rich in organic matter
Minimum temperature: '-35°C
Foliage type: Obsolete
Foliage color:
Height: 120 to 150 cm (47 to 59 inches)
Width: 100 to 130 cm (39 to 51 inches)
Growth rate: Average
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