Overview
Vaccinium BerryBux ('Zf08095'PBR) (BrazelBerry Series) (F) is a bushy fruit edible in the genus Vaccinium, part of the Ericaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Vaccinium BerryBux ('Zf08095'PBR) (BrazelBerry Series) (F) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, flower borders and beds and edible fruit.
About
Vaccinium BerryBux ('Zf08095'PBR) (BrazelBerry Series) is a bushy, deciduous cultivar of the Vaccinium genus, which comprises shrubs and small trees known for their bell-shaped flowers and edible berries. This cultivar thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained acidic soils such as loam or sand, and prefers full sun to partial shade in sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspects. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, wildlife areas, flower borders, and for producing edible fruit. Propagation is by softwood cuttings in late spring or semi-ripe cuttings in early summer, with interest in spring and summer seasons.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Vaccinium
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Vaccinium BerryBux ('Zf08095'PBR) (BrazelBerry Series) (F) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Fruit Edible, Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds, Edible fruit
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Vaccinium BerryBux ('Zf08095'PBR) (BrazelBerry Series) (F)
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings in late spring, Semi-ripe cuttings in early summer
- Pest resistance
- Vine weevil, especially if container grown
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus (rarely), Powdery mildews, Root rot, Chlorosis due to iron and manganese deficiency
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Vaccinium BerryBux ('Zf08095'PBR) (BrazelBerry Series) (F)?
Vaccinium BerryBux ('Zf08095'PBR) (BrazelBerry Series) (F) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Vaccinium BerryBux ('Zf08095'PBR) (BrazelBerry Series) (F) need?
Vaccinium BerryBux ('Zf08095'PBR) (BrazelBerry Series) (F) grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Vaccinium BerryBux ('Zf08095'PBR) (BrazelBerry Series) (F) hardy in the UK?
Vaccinium BerryBux ('Zf08095'PBR) (BrazelBerry Series) (F) has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Vaccinium BerryBux ('Zf08095'PBR) (BrazelBerry Series) (F)?
Softwood cuttings in late spring, Semi-ripe cuttings in early summer.
More in the Vaccinium genus
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- Vaccinium hirsutumhairy huckleberry
- Vaccinium macrocarpon 'Red Star' (F)
- Vaccinium myrtilloidesCanadian blueberry
- Vaccinium occidentalewestern blueberry
- Vaccinium padifoliumMadeira whortleberry
