Botanical profile
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Mini Blues'
Latin name
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Mini Blues'
Common name
Highbush cornflower 'Mini Blues'
Type
Fruit shrub
Family
Ericaceae
The Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Mini Blues’, commonly known as the ‘Mini Blues’ blueberry, is a deciduous fruit shrub with a compact, rounded habit, prized for its abundance of intensely flavorful small fruits. In spring, it is covered with honey-scented pinkish-white bells, followed in summer by a profusion of small, dark blue blueberries. These firm, juicy fruits offer a concentrated, very sweet and aromatic flavor, with a beautiful depth reminiscent of wild blueberries. Ideal for fresh consumption, desserts, and processing, it produces generously despite its more modest size. Its bright green foliage turns orange-red in autumn, adding a striking decorative appeal. Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Mini Blues’ prefers acidic, organic-rich, and well-drained soil to ensure performance and longevity.
Plant information
Plant
identification
identification
Common nameHighbush cornflower 'Mini Blues'
Latin nameVaccinium corymbosum 'Mini Blues'
FamilyEricaceae
TypeFruit shrub
Plant
description
description
The Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Mini Blues’, commonly known as the ‘Mini Blues’ blueberry, is a deciduous fruit shrub with a compact, rounded habit, prized for its abundance of intensely flavorful small fruits. In spring, it is covered with honey-scented pinkish-white bells, followed in summer by a profusion of small, dark blue blueberries. These firm, juicy fruits offer a concentrated, very sweet and aromatic flavor, with a beautiful depth reminiscent of wild blueberries. Ideal for fresh consumption, desserts, and processing, it produces generously despite its more modest size. Its bright green foliage turns orange-red in autumn, adding a striking decorative appeal. Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Mini Blues’ prefers acidic, organic-rich, and well-drained soil to ensure performance and longevity.
Soil
and care
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Acidic, rich in organic matter, well-drained
Watering
Regular watering
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
Round compact
Fruiting
Small, dark blue blueberries, firm, very sweet and intensely aromatic
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
