Vaccinium corymbosum 'Patriot'
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Patriot'
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PRODUCT DETAILS:
Hardiness Zone: | Zone 5 |
Light Requirements: | Full sun, Partial sun |
Height: | 1.5 m to 2.4 m |
Spread: | 1.5 m to 2.4 m |
Soil Requirements: | Best grown in organically rich, acidic, moist but well-drained soil. Plant in a sheltered spot with a good organic mulch. |
Bloom Time | Late spring |
Flower: |
Bell-shaped, white flowers give way to clusters of large, light blue blueberries which ripen early to mid-summer. |
Foliage: | Upright, bushy shrub with ovate, dark green leaves that turn shades of red in the fall. |
Landscaping Ideas: |
Perfect for mixed shrub borders, in addition to the fruit garden. Can also be grown in a hedge or containers. Effective when planted with rhododendrons and azaleas as they share the same acidic soil requirements. Self-fertile, however cross-pollination with a different variety but same bloom time produces best crop. |