Botanical profile

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluetta'

Latin name
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluetta'
Common name
Highbush cornflower 'Bluetta'
Type
Fruit shrub
Family
Ericaceae

Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Bluetta’, commonly known as the ‘Bluetta’ blueberry, is a deciduous fruit shrub with a compact, upright habit, renowned for its very early flowering and harvesting. Ideal for extending the blueberry season, it produces an abundance of tasty fruits from early summer. In spring, its melliferous pinkish-white bells herald a rapid and reliable fruiting. The medium-sized blueberries are light blue with a silvery bloom, firm and juicy, offering a well-balanced sweet flavor with a pleasant tart hint. Its bright green foliage turns reddish-orange in autumn, adding seasonal decorative appeal. Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Bluetta’ prefers acidic, organic-rich, well-drained soil and is distinguished by its good hardiness and consistent productivity in cool climates.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate to regular, keeping the soil cool and acidic
Fertilization
Fertilizer for acid-loving plants in spring
Soil type
Acidic, rich, moist and 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
Bright green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Fruit shrub
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4 ft (1.2 m)
Width
3 ft (1 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Sweet Early Blueberry
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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