Vaccinium corymbosum 'Top Hat'

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

Description

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Top Hat' is a miniature variety, a hybrid between tall and lowbush cornflowers, forming a small, dense ball perfect for pots, borders, or rockeries. It produces small, very sweet blue fruits on glossy green foliage with a beautiful autumnal hue. 'Top Hat' is a compact, hardy, and very decorative option.

Hardiness Zone: Zone 4

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: Green

Height: 30 to 50 cm (12 to 20 inches)
Width: 0.6 m (2 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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