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.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate to regular, keeping the soil cool and acidic
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
Dark blue blueberries with a silvery bloom, firm, juicy, sweet and slightly tart flavor
Foliage color
Glossy green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Semi-trailing, arching
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
60 cm (24 in)
Width
3 ft (1 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Sweet Hanging Blueberry
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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