I am prized for my showy foliage and large edible robust flavoured berries.
My spring foliage has many shades of pink mixed with blue and deep greens and turns a stunning iridescent turquoise blue in winter.
I am a variety ideal in decorative pots or plant me out.
I provide year-round colour and beauty.
I am evergreen when planted in a warmer aspect and semi deciduous in cooler areas.
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).
For best fruiting I need 500 chill hours suiting me to areas south of Brisbane.
I am popular and will make you happy because...
I am a low maintenance shrub producing clusters of large sweet, robust flavoured blueberries in summer
My foliage has many shades of pink mixed with blue and deep greens turning iridscent turquoise blue 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: 1m Width: 1m(Size at point of sale approx. 70cm 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 0.2m 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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