Botanical profile

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Jelly Bean'

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

Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Jelly Bean’ is an ornamental and fruiting dwarf blueberry, valued for its very compact size and generous production in a small space. This deciduous shrub develops a dense, rounded habit, noticeably wider than it is tall, making it ideal for containers, edible borders, and rock gardens. In spring, bell-shaped pinkish-white flowers attract pollinators and herald a summer harvest of sweet and aromatic blueberries. Despite its small size, it offers a surprising yield of good-sized fruits. Its glossy green foliage turns stunning orange-red hues in autumn, adding significant decorative interest. Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Jelly Bean’ requires acidic soil rich in organic matter and well-drained, as well as a sunny exposure to optimize fruiting.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular watering
Fertilization
Acid-loving fertilizer in spring. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Not recommended – use Bionik rooting agent or ground bone.
Soil type
Acidic, rich, moist and well-drained
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Pink
Fruiting
Sweet and aromatic blueberries, abundant summer harvest from a dwarf plant
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Fruit shrub
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
60 to 80 cm (24 to 31 inches)
Width
0.8 m (2.5 ft)
Growth rate
slow
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Productive lowbush blueberry
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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