‘Pink Icing’ Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Pink Icing’)

‘Pink Icing’ Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Pink Icing’). Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Pink Icing’ is an ornamental and fruit-bearing blueberry bush remarkable for its colorful foliage and summer production. This compact deciduous shrub develops a rounded habit, slightly wider than tall, ideal for small gardens, edible borders, and container culture. In spring, its young foliage turns bright pink before becoming bluish-green in summer, then reddish-purple in autumn, offering prolonged decorative interest. Bell-shaped pinkish-white flowers attract pollinators and are followed by sweet, good-sized blueberries in season.

To plant ‘Pink Icing’ highbush blueberry, choose a suitable exposure: full sun. The recommended soil is: acidic, rich in organic matter, well-drained. These plants require acidic soil and regular moisture. Check the pH before choosing amendments: foliage color alone is not enough to diagnose a specific need. Avoid liming and protect superficial roots when weeding. Water the root ball before planting and ensure water can drain after planting. During establishment, check the moisture by hand before watering again.

Allow a width of 1.2 m (4 ft) to plan the space for this plant in the garden. The indicated height of 1 m (3.3 ft) helps choose its position relative to neighboring plants. Maintain access to the base for weeding, checking moisture, and removing damaged parts. Associate this variety with plants whose light and water requirements are compatible. If you are considering a container, first check that its volume and drainage are suitable for root development. Roots in pots are more exposed to cold than those planted in the ground.