- Botanical name: Vaccinium corymbosum 'Sunshine Blue'
- Common name: Blueberry
- Family: Ericaceae
- Plant Type: Fruit, Evergreen
White
Variegation
- Key features:
- Autumn colour
- Fruits
- Prefers rich soil
- Attractive to wildlife
Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Sunshine Blue’
Blueberries, Vaccinium corymbosum, are perfect for the vegetable patch and ornamental garden. The plants themselves are gorgeous – neat and compact, bearing pretty flowers in spring and delicious berries in summer. In autumn their leaves turn a rich orange-red before falling.
For best results, blueberries should be grown in acidic soil, in conjunction with at least one pollination partner (they are often sold in threes). Blueberries are perfect for growing in pots and make a great addition to a sunny patio.
The delicious berries are regarded as a ‘super fruit’, owing to their extremely high level of antioxidants.
Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Sunshine Blue’ is a mid-season blueberry, bearing delicious berries on semi-dwarf plants. ‘Sunshine Blue’ is truly self-fertile, so doesn’t require a pollination partner.
How to grow Vaccinium 'Sunshine Blue'
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Plant size
100cm height
90cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front, middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic
Plant calendar
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Do not Harvest in June |
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Do Harvest in July |
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Do Harvest in August |
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Do not Harvest in September |
O
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Do not Harvest in November |
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Vaccinium 'Sunshine Blue' and wildlife
Vaccinium 'Sunshine Blue' is known for attracting bees, birds and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and has seeds for birds.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Attractive to Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Vaccinium 'Sunshine Blue' poisonous?
Vaccinium 'Sunshine Blue' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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