Botanical profile
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Cabernet Splash'
Latin name
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Cabernet Splash'
Common name
Highbush blueberry 'Cabernet Splash'
Type
Ornamental fruit shrub
Family
Ericaceae
Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Cabernet Splash’, commonly known as ‘Cabernet Splash’ variegated blueberry, is a deciduous fruit shrub with a compact, upright habit, sought after as much for its production as for its distinctive ornamental foliage. Its young shoots emerge deep wine red, then develop into green foliage variegated with cream, creating a bright contrast throughout the season. In spring, it produces pinkish-white, nectar-rich bell-shaped flowers, followed in summer by firm, juicy, dark blue blueberries with a sweet and well-balanced flavor. Although slightly less productive than some classic varieties, it compensates with its high ornamental value in beds or containers. Its foliage turns intense red in autumn. Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Cabernet Splash’ requires acidic, rich, and well-drained soil.
Plant information
Plant
identification
identification
Common nameHighbush blueberry 'Cabernet Splash'
Latin nameVaccinium corymbosum 'Cabernet Splash'
FamilyEricaceae
TypeOrnamental fruit shrub
Plant
description
description
Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Cabernet Splash’, commonly known as ‘Cabernet Splash’ variegated blueberry, is a deciduous fruit shrub with a compact, upright habit, sought after as much for its production as for its distinctive ornamental foliage. Its young shoots emerge deep wine red, then develop into green foliage variegated with cream, creating a bright contrast throughout the season. In spring, it produces pinkish-white, nectar-rich bell-shaped flowers, followed in summer by firm, juicy, dark blue blueberries with a sweet and well-balanced flavor. Although slightly less productive than some classic varieties, it compensates with its high ornamental value in beds or containers. Its foliage turns intense red in autumn. Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Cabernet Splash’ requires acidic, rich, and well-drained soil.
Soil
and care
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Acidic, rich in organic matter, well-drained
Watering
Moderate to regular, keeping the soil cool 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
Erect and compact
Fruiting
Dark blue blueberries, firm, juicy, sweet and balanced flavor
Wildlife appealTRUE
Size
and facts
and facts
Height4 ft (1.2 m)
Spread3 ft (1 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
