Botanical profile
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluegold'
Latin name
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluegold'
Common name
Highbush cornflower 'Bluegold'
Type
Fruit shrub
Family
Ericaceae
Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Bluegold’, commonly known as ‘Bluegold’ blueberry, is a deciduous fruit bush with a compact, dense habit, prized for its high productivity and good hardiness. In spring, it is covered with clusters of melliferous pinkish-white bell-shaped flowers, announcing an abundant mid-season harvest. In summer, it produces medium-sized, light blue blueberries with a silvery bloom, firm and juicy, with a sweet, well-balanced flavor and a pleasant tart touch. The fruits ripen relatively concentrically and keep well after picking. Its dark green foliage turns magnificent orange-red hues in autumn, adding a distinct ornamental appeal. Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Bluegold’ prefers an acidic, organically rich, and well-drained soil to ensure healthy growth and sustained production.
Plant information
Plant
identification
identification
Common nameHighbush cornflower 'Bluegold'
Latin nameVaccinium corymbosum 'Bluegold'
FamilyEricaceae
TypeFruit shrub
Plant
description
description
Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Bluegold’, commonly known as ‘Bluegold’ blueberry, is a deciduous fruit bush with a compact, dense habit, prized for its high productivity and good hardiness. In spring, it is covered with clusters of melliferous pinkish-white bell-shaped flowers, announcing an abundant mid-season harvest. In summer, it produces medium-sized, light blue blueberries with a silvery bloom, firm and juicy, with a sweet, well-balanced flavor and a pleasant tart touch. The fruits ripen relatively concentrically and keep well after picking. Its dark green foliage turns magnificent orange-red hues in autumn, adding a distinct ornamental appeal. Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Bluegold’ prefers an acidic, organically rich, and well-drained soil to ensure healthy growth and sustained production.
Soil
and care
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Acidic, rich in organic matter, well-drained
Watering
Moderate to regular, fresh soil required
Fertilization
Fertilizer for acid-loving plants in spring
Appearance,
season
and garden
season
and garden
Bloom period
Spring
Flower colorWhite pink
Foliage colorDark green
Habit / shape
Dense compact
Fruiting
Light blue blueberries, firm, juicy, sweet and slightly tart flavor
Wildlife appealTRUE
Size
and facts
and facts
Height4 ft (1.2 m)
Spread4 ft (1.2 m)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 4
Minimum temperature-35°C
Foliage typeObsolete
ButterfliesAttracts butterflies
PollinatorsSupports pollinators
PetsPet friendly
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Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
