Botanical profile
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Sapphire Cascade'
Latin name
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Sapphire Cascade'
Common name
Highbush cornflower 'Sapphire Cascade'
Type
Compact fruiting shrub
Family
Ericaceae
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Sapphire Cascade', commonly known as the 'Sapphire Cascade' trailing blueberry, is a deciduous fruit shrub with an elegant, semi-trailing habit, ideal for growing in pots, hanging baskets, or as a decorative border. In spring, it is covered with delicate, slightly fragrant, pinkish-white bells that are attractive to pollinators. In summer, it produces an abundance of firm, juicy, dark blue blueberries with a silvery bloom, their sweet flavor well-balanced by a refreshing slight acidity. Its long, arching stems laden with fruit create a particularly ornamental cascading effect. Its glossy green foliage turns orange-red in autumn, extending its visual appeal. Vaccinium corymbosum 'Sapphire Cascade' prefers acidic, organic-rich, well-drained soil, and combines fruit production with ornamental value in small spaces.
Plant information
Plant
identification
identification
Common nameHighbush cornflower 'Sapphire Cascade'
Latin nameVaccinium corymbosum 'Sapphire Cascade'
FamilyEricaceae
TypeCompact fruiting shrub
Plant
description
description
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Sapphire Cascade', commonly known as the 'Sapphire Cascade' trailing blueberry, is a deciduous fruit shrub with an elegant, semi-trailing habit, ideal for growing in pots, hanging baskets, or as a decorative border. In spring, it is covered with delicate, slightly fragrant, pinkish-white bells that are attractive to pollinators. In summer, it produces an abundance of firm, juicy, dark blue blueberries with a silvery bloom, their sweet flavor well-balanced by a refreshing slight acidity. Its long, arching stems laden with fruit create a particularly ornamental cascading effect. Its glossy green foliage turns orange-red in autumn, extending its visual appeal. Vaccinium corymbosum 'Sapphire Cascade' prefers acidic, organic-rich, well-drained soil, and combines fruit production with ornamental value in small spaces.
Soil
and care
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Acidic, rich in organic matter, well-drained
Watering
Moderate to regular, keeping the soil cool and acidic
Fertilization
Fertilizer for acid-loving plants in spring
Appearance,
season
and garden
season
and garden
Bloom period
Spring
Flower colorWhite pink
Foliage colorGlossy green
Habit / shape
Semi-trailing, arching
Fruiting
Dark blue blueberries with a silvery bloom, firm, juicy, sweet and slightly tart flavor
Wildlife appealTRUE
Size
and facts
and facts
Height60 cm (24 in)
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
