Blueberry "Lowbush" (Vaccinium angustifolium) *Multiple Varietals Available*
Blueberry "Lowbush" (Vaccinium angustifolium) *Multiple Varietals Available*
Low spreading deciduous shrub. Low-bush Berries are smaller but plentiful, and have more wild taste. Great to tuck in small spaces or pots. Buy 2 different varieties for better fruit set.
Blue-green leaves change to red in fall. White flowers produce small, sweet dark blue fruits. Fruits can be eaten raw or cooked. Plants are fire and drought tolerant.
Sun: Blueberries like full sun. They will tolerate partial shade, especially late in the day.
Soil: Blueberry plants need acidic soil to thrive; the ideal soil pH for blueberries is between 4.5 and 4.8.
Water: Water blueberry plants during the day. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Give them at least 1" per week during growing season and up to 4" per week during fruit ripening. Keep the soil moist to a depth of 1".
Zones: 3 to 7.
Height: 6 inches to 2 feet.