I am a compact bushy blueberry with stunning peach, pink, orange and emerald green foliage.
I produce sprays of small, white or pink urn-shaped flowers in spring followed by edible flavourful sweet tasting blueberries.
In colder areas I am a deciduous shrub with my leaves turning red and purple before they shed in autumn.
I am valued equally for my fruit and my beautiful form.
I am equally as happy growing in a container or in the garden.
I prefer acidic (low pH 4.5 to 5.5) soils or potting mixes (which might be labelled as also suited to Roses, Gardenia and Azaleas).
More tolerant of warmer winters for best fruiting I need 300 chill hours suiting me to areas south of Brisbane.
I am popular and will make you happy because...
I am a compact shrub producing abundant sweet, tropical essence flavoured blueberries in summer
My foliage has peach pink orange and emerald green leaves which turn a rich eggplant purple in winter
I am just as happy in decorative pots and containers as I am planted out in the garden
Features
I thrive in full sun but will tolerate some shade
Height: 0.5m Width: 0.5m(Size at point of sale approx. 65cm including pot)
I need moderate water. Give me a drink when the top of my soil starts to feel dry. I dislike wet conditions
I perform well in most free draining soils but do best in those that are fertile with an acid pH (4.5 - 5.5)
Plant features
Fruiting / edible
Heat tolerant
White flowers
Green foliage
Flowers Aug-Nov
Plant me:
- In garden beds and general landscaping
- In pots and other containers
- As a hedge or screening plant
Tips for success
Fertilise in spring. Prune out fruit bearing branches after harvest leaving new branches for next season
Plant at least 0.9m apart.
Choose a full sun position.
Water regularly while establishing, then check soil moisture before watering.
This plant is deciduous and may lose its leaves seasonally.
Choose whether you are planting in the garden or a pot to receive guidance built from this plant's light, water, habit and use information.
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