Botanical profile

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Peach Sorbet'

Latin name
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Peach Sorbet'
Common name
Highbush cornflower 'Peach Sorbet'
Type
Fruit shrub
Family
Ericaceae

Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Peach Sorbet’ is a compact ornamental blueberry known for its evolving warm-toned foliage and summer production. This deciduous shrub forms a dense cushion, slightly wider than it is tall, perfectly suited for small gardens, rockeries, and container growing. Its young spring foliage features peach and salmon pink hues that transition to a bluish-green in summer, then to orange and reddish tones in autumn, offering continuous decorative interest. Pinkish-white bell-shaped flowers appear in spring, followed by sweet, good-sized blueberries in season. Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Peach Sorbet’ requires acidic, well-drained soil rich in organic matter, as well as a sunny exposure to ensure optimal fruiting and intense coloration.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

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
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Sweet, medium-sized blueberries, summer harvest
Foliage color
Spring peach, bluish green in summer, reddish orange in autumn
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Fruit shrub
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
80 to 100 cm (31 to 39 inches)
Width
1.2 m (4 feet)
Growth rate
average
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Dwarf ornamental blueberry
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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