Blueberries, Vaccinium corymbosum, are perfect for the vegetable patch and ornamental garden. The plants themselves are gorgeous - neat and compact, bearing pretty white 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 levels of antioxidants.
 
 
 
 
 
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluecrop' is an excellent mid-season variety of blueberry, bearing masses of rich, sweet-tasting fruit in August. 'Bluecrop' is self fertile, but for best results grow with a pollination partner.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Position
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
Sun exposure: Full sun
  
  
Aspect: South facing, West facing
  
  
Position in border: Front, Middle
 
 
 
 
  
  
Hardiness: Hardy
  
  
Maintenance: Needs regular watering in pots
  
  
Soil type: Acidic
  
  
   
 
 
 
 
 
Wildlife
 
 
 
 
 
Attracts:
 
  
 
Bees
 
  
 
Wildlife features: Nectar/pollen rich flowers
 
  
  
Toxicity
  
   
 
 
 
  
Effects: No toxic effects reported for this plant.