Vaccinium corymbosum 'Midnight Cascade'

Latin name: Vaccinium corymbosum 'Midnight Cascade'
Common Name:
Highbush cornflower 'Midnight Cascade'
Plant type: Fruit shrub
Shape: Fruit shrub
Botanical family: Ericaceae

Description

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Midnight Cascade' is a trailing dwarf blueberry, ideal for hanging baskets, tubs, or planters. Its dense, dark green foliage turns red in the fall, and its clusters of small, very sweet, dark blue fruits appear in the summer. Its white spring blooms are followed by generous production on a decorative, flowing habit. Very hardy and easy to maintain, 'Midnight Cascade' is perfect for combining deliciousness and aesthetics in a compact format.

Hardiness Zone: Zone 5

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

Foliage type: Obsolete
Foliage color:
Green

Height: 60 to 80 cm (24 to 31 inches)
Width: 1.2 m (4 feet)
Growth rate: slow

Animaux
Sans danger pour les animaux domestiques

Animaux

Pollinisateurs
Attire ou nourrit les insectes pollinisateurs

Pollinisateurs

Cerfs
Peu appétent ou toléré par les cerfs

Cerfs

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