Botanical profile
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Top Hat'
Latin name
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Top Hat'
Common name
Highbush cornflower 'Top Hat'
Type
Dwarf fruit shrub
Family
Ericaceae
Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Top Hat’, commonly known as ‘Top Hat’ dwarf blueberry, is a small, deciduous fruit shrub with a very compact and rounded habit, ideal for pot cultivation, balconies, or as a border for flowerbeds. In spring, it is covered with delicate, slightly fragrant, pinkish-white bell-shaped flowers that are both melliferous and decorative. In summer, it produces an abundance of medium-sized, firm, sweet, dark blue blueberries with a mild and well-balanced flavor, perfect for fresh consumption. Its bright green foliage turns fiery red in autumn, offering additional ornamental appeal. Adapted to small spaces, Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Top Hat’ requires acidic soil, rich in organic matter, and well-drained to ensure optimal harvest and healthy growth in a cool climate.
Plant information
Plant
identification
identification
Common nameHighbush cornflower 'Top Hat'
Latin nameVaccinium corymbosum 'Top Hat'
FamilyEricaceae
TypeDwarf fruit shrub
Plant
description
description
Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Top Hat’, commonly known as ‘Top Hat’ dwarf blueberry, is a small, deciduous fruit shrub with a very compact and rounded habit, ideal for pot cultivation, balconies, or as a border for flowerbeds. In spring, it is covered with delicate, slightly fragrant, pinkish-white bell-shaped flowers that are both melliferous and decorative. In summer, it produces an abundance of medium-sized, firm, sweet, dark blue blueberries with a mild and well-balanced flavor, perfect for fresh consumption. Its bright green foliage turns fiery red in autumn, offering additional ornamental appeal. Adapted to small spaces, Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Top Hat’ requires acidic soil, rich in organic matter, and well-drained to ensure optimal harvest and healthy growth in a cool climate.
Soil
and care
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Acidic, rich in organic matter, well-drained
Watering
Moderate to regular, keep 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 colorBright green
Habit / shape
Rounded compact
Fruiting
Dark blue blueberries, firm, sweet, with a mild and balanced flavor
Wildlife appealTRUE
Size
and facts
and facts
Height60 cm (24 in)
Spread60 cm (24 in)
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
