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.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular watering
Fertilization
Fertilizer for acid-loving plants in spring
Soil type
Acidic, rich in organic matter, well-drained
Minimum temperature
-30°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White pink
Fruiting
Small, dark blue blueberries, firm, very sweet and intensely aromatic
Foliage color
Dark green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Round compact
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4 ft (1.2 m)
Width
3 ft (1 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Sweet 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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