Botanical profile
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bonus'
Latin name
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bonus'
Common name
Highbush cornflower 'Bonus'
Type
Fruit shrub
Family
Ericaceae
The Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Bonus’, commonly known as the ‘Bonus’ blueberry, is a deciduous fruit bush with an upright, vigorous habit, renowned for the exceptional size of its fruit and its generous production. In spring, it is covered with honey-bearing pinkish-white bells that announce an abundant mid-season harvest. In summer, it offers very large, light blue blueberries with a silvery bloom, firm and crisp, with a sweet, sugary, and well-balanced flavor, with a pleasant aromatic touch. The fruits are easy to harvest and are suitable for both fresh consumption and processing. Its dark green foliage turns orange-red in autumn, adding a distinct ornamental appeal to the garden. Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Bonus’ prefers acidic, organic-rich, and well-drained soil to ensure performance and longevity.
Plant information
Plant
identification
identification
Common nameHighbush cornflower 'Bonus'
Latin nameVaccinium corymbosum 'Bonus'
FamilyEricaceae
TypeFruit shrub
Plant
description
description
The Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Bonus’, commonly known as the ‘Bonus’ blueberry, is a deciduous fruit bush with an upright, vigorous habit, renowned for the exceptional size of its fruit and its generous production. In spring, it is covered with honey-bearing pinkish-white bells that announce an abundant mid-season harvest. In summer, it offers very large, light blue blueberries with a silvery bloom, firm and crisp, with a sweet, sugary, and well-balanced flavor, with a pleasant aromatic touch. The fruits are easy to harvest and are suitable for both fresh consumption and processing. Its dark green foliage turns orange-red in autumn, adding a distinct ornamental appeal to the garden. Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Bonus’ prefers acidic, organic-rich, and well-drained soil to ensure performance and longevity.
Soil
and care
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Acidic, rich, moist and well-drained
Watering
Moderate to regular, keep the soil moist and acidic
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
Standing strong
Fruiting
Very large, light blue blueberries, firm, crunchy, sweet and balanced flavor
Wildlife appealTRUE
Size
and facts
and facts
Height6 ft (1.8 m)
Spread4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 4
Minimum temperature-30°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
