Botanical profile
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Chanticleer'
Latin name
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Chanticleer'
Common name
Highbush cornflower 'Chanticleer'
Type
Fruit shrub
Family
Ericaceae
Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Chanticleer’, commonly known as the ‘Chanticleer’ blueberry, is a deciduous fruit shrub with an upright, vigorous habit, renowned for its early flowering and early harvest. In spring, it is abundantly covered with melliferous pinkish-white bells, announcing a generous production in early summer. It offers medium to large blueberries, light blue with a silvery bloom, firm and juicy, with a sweet flavor well balanced by a refreshing slight acidity. The fruits keep well after picking and are suitable for both fresh consumption and processing. Its dark green foliage turns beautiful orange-red hues in autumn. Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Chanticleer’ prefers acidic soil, rich in organic matter, and well-drained to ensure healthy growth and an abundant harvest.
Plant information
Plant
identification
identification
Common nameHighbush cornflower 'Chanticleer'
Latin nameVaccinium corymbosum 'Chanticleer'
FamilyEricaceae
TypeFruit shrub
Plant
description
description
Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Chanticleer’, commonly known as the ‘Chanticleer’ blueberry, is a deciduous fruit shrub with an upright, vigorous habit, renowned for its early flowering and early harvest. In spring, it is abundantly covered with melliferous pinkish-white bells, announcing a generous production in early summer. It offers medium to large blueberries, light blue with a silvery bloom, firm and juicy, with a sweet flavor well balanced by a refreshing slight acidity. The fruits keep well after picking and are suitable for both fresh consumption and processing. Its dark green foliage turns beautiful orange-red hues in autumn. Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Chanticleer’ prefers acidic soil, rich in organic matter, and well-drained to ensure healthy growth and an abundant harvest.
Soil
and care
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Acidic, rich in organic matter, well-drained
Watering
Moderate to regular, keep 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
Standing strong
Fruiting
Light blue blueberries, firm, juicy, sweet and slightly tart 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
