Vaccinium corymbosum 'Sapphire Cascade'

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

Description

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Sapphire Cascade' is a dwarf cultivar with a trailing habit, making it a very decorative hanging basket or wall plant. It produces small, sweet, blue fruits abundant on glossy green foliage that turns red in autumn. 'Sapphire Cascade' is ideal for combining aesthetics and gourmet production in a space-saving format.

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

Foliage type: Obsolete
Foliage color:
Blueish green

Height: 60 to 80 cm (24 to 31 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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