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.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate to regular, keep 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, firm, sweet, with a mild and balanced flavor
Foliage color
Bright green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded compact
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
60 cm (24 in)
Width
60 cm (24 in)
Growth rate
Moderate
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Sweet Dwarf Blueberry
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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