Vaccinium corymbosum 'Mini Blues'

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

Description

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Mini Blues' is an ultra-compact cultivar, forming a small, dense, well-branched bush, ideal for small spaces or growing in pots. It produces an abundance of small blue fruits with a sweet, concentrated flavor that is very aromatic. Its earliness and cluster production make it a practical variety for a quick harvest. 'Mini Blues' is an excellent choice for edible balconies and neat fruit borders.

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

Foliage type: Obsolete
Foliage color:
Green

Height: 40 to 60 cm (16 to 24 inches)
Width: 1 m (3 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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