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Delicious Homegrown Blueberries

Potted Blueberry Shrub Collection
Vaccinium corymbosum, commonly known as the highbush blueberry, is prized for its delicious fruit and ornamental value. This collection lets you choose from early, mid, or late-fruiting varieties—ideal for extending your blueberry harvest from July through September.

Why Grow Blueberries?

• Nutrient-Rich Fruit: Blueberries are packed with antioxidants and vitamins—perfect for healthy snacking straight from your garden.
• Year-Round Beauty: Spring brings delicate white flowers; summer offers clusters of juicy berries; autumn delivers fiery foliage and striking red stems in winter.
• Compact Growth: Mature bushes typically reach 1–1.5m tall—ideal for containers, patios, or garden borders.

Growing Guide

• Soil: Prefers acidic (ericaceous) soil with good drainage. Use ericaceous compost in pots.
• Sunlight: Thrives in full sun but tolerates partial shade.
• Irrigation: Water regularly—especially during dry spells—to keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
• Feeding: Apply ericaceous fertiliser in spring to encourage strong growth and fruiting.
• Pruning: Prune lightly after fruiting to remove old wood and maintain shape.
• Hardiness: Fully hardy throughout the UK (USDA Zones 4–8).

Cultivar Information

• 'Duke': Late-season with firm, sweet, light blue berries ripening August–September.
• 'Elliot': Late-cropping; white flowers and robust-flavoured berries.
• 'Bluecrop': Mid-season; high yields, rich flavour, crimson autumn foliage and red winter stems.

Design Tips & Companion Plants

• Plant with rhododendrons, azaleas or heathers for an acid-loving border display.
• Add to edible gardens alongside strawberries or raspberries for a soft fruit patch.
• Pots look stunning on patios—group several together for visual impact and easy picking!

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant?
  The ideal planting time is autumn through early spring while plants are dormant, but pot-grown blueberries can be planted year-round if the ground isn't frozen.
• How fast do blueberry bushes grow?
  You can expect moderate growth: most varieties start producing fruit by their second year and reach full cropping potential within 3–4 years.
• What type of soil do blueberries need?
  Blueberries thrive in acidic soil (pH 4.5–5.5). Use ericaceous compost in containers or amend garden beds with peat-free ericaceous compost for best results.