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.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate to regular, fresh soil required
Fertilization
Fertilizer for acid-loving plants in spring
Soil type
Acidic, rich in organic matter, well-drained
Minimum temperature
-35°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White pink
Fruiting
Light blue blueberries, firm, juicy, sweet and slightly tart flavor
Foliage color
Dark green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Dense compact
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4 ft (1.2 m)
Width
4 ft (1.2 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Sweet mid-season blueberry
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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