About
A variety of the lowbush blueberry with softly hairy (hypolasium) leaves beneath, distinguishing it from the typical smooth-leaved variety. A compact, deciduous shrub with white or pink flowers in spring and edible blue-black berries in summer, suited to moist, acidic, peaty soil in a sunny border.
About the genus
Vaccinium can be evergreen or deciduous shrubs or small trees, with simple leaves and small, bell- or urn-shaped flowers followed by juicy, sometimes edible berries
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.