Blueberry 'Earliblue' Bush | Plant in 2L Pot
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- Highlights
- Variety Specifications
- Planting & Care
- Enjoy an extended harvest season with early-ripening, light blue berries from early July.
- A striking deciduous shrub with vibrant green-blue leaves that turn a fiery red in autumn.
- Produces abundant crops of exceptionally sweet, light blue berries.
- Awarded the RHS 'Plants for Pollinators' mark, it's a magnet for bees and other beneficial insects.
- Delicate, lightly scented, creamy-white flowers appear in late spring.
- Its compact, bushy habit makes it perfect for garden borders or patio pots.
- Species: Blueberry
- Flower Colour: Creamy white, lightly scented
- Flowering Time: March, April, May
- Harvest Time: June, July, August
- Position: Full sun
- Soil Type: Acidic soil
- Hardiness: Fully hardy (H6 - hardy throughout the UK)
- Habit: A compact, bushy and well-branched plant
- Self-fertile: Yes, produces good crops without a pollination partner
- Tasting Notes: Sweet and juicy
- Uses: Eat fresh, cook or make into jam
- Planting Time: Can be planted at any time of year.
- Spacing: Plant at least 50cm apart to allow for spreading.
- Soil: Requires light, free-draining acidic soil. If your soil is not acidic, plant in a pot with ericaceous compost.
- Watering: Water regularly in summer. Use rainwater where possible as tap water can raise the soil pH.
- Feeding: Feed annually with a mulch of organic matter such as bark chips in late winter. Avoid overfeeding.
- Pruning: Pruning is rarely needed in the first two years. Afterwards, prune during the dormant season (November to March), removing any crossing or misplaced branches.
- Pest & Disease: Excellent resistance. Protect developing fruit from birds with netting.
Product Specifications
- Supplied As: Plant in 2L pot
- Height on Arrival: 30-60cm inc. pot
- Eventual Height: Approx. 180cm
- Eventual Spread: Approx. 50-100cm
- Time to First Crop: Within 2 years of planting
Highlights
- Enjoy an extended harvest season with early-ripening, light blue berries from early July.
- A striking deciduous shrub with vibrant green-blue leaves that turn a fiery red in autumn.
- Produces abundant crops of exceptionally sweet, light blue berries.
- Awarded the RHS 'Plants for Pollinators' mark, it's a magnet for bees and other beneficial insects.
- Delicate, lightly scented, creamy-white flowers appear in late spring.
- Its compact, bushy habit makes it perfect for garden borders or patio pots.
Variety Specifications
- Species: Blueberry
- Flower Colour: Creamy white, lightly scented
- Flowering Time: March, April, May
- Harvest Time: June, July, August
- Position: Full sun
- Soil Type: Acidic soil
- Hardiness: Fully hardy (H6 - hardy throughout the UK)
- Habit: A compact, bushy and well-branched plant
- Self-fertile: Yes, produces good crops without a pollination partner
- Tasting Notes: Sweet and juicy
- Uses: Eat fresh, cook or make into jam
Planting & Care
- Planting Time: Can be planted at any time of year.
- Spacing: Plant at least 50cm apart to allow for spreading.
- Soil: Requires light, free-draining acidic soil. If your soil is not acidic, plant in a pot with ericaceous compost.
- Watering: Water regularly in summer. Use rainwater where possible as tap water can raise the soil pH.
- Feeding: Feed annually with a mulch of organic matter such as bark chips in late winter. Avoid overfeeding.
- Pruning: Pruning is rarely needed in the first two years. Afterwards, prune during the dormant season (November to March), removing any crossing or misplaced branches.
- Pest & Disease: Excellent resistance. Protect developing fruit from birds with netting.
Product Specifications
- Supplied As: Plant in 2L pot
- Height on Arrival: 30-60cm inc. pot
- Eventual Height: Approx. 180cm
- Eventual Spread: Approx. 50-100cm
- Time to First Crop: Within 2 years of planting
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