Overview
Vaccinium 'Blue Crop-mid' is a plant with a bushy, suckering habit in the genus Vaccinium, part of the Ericaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Vaccinium 'Blue Crop-mid' 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 wildlife gardens, ground cover, banks and slopes and edible fruit.
About
Vaccinium 'Blue Crop-mid' is a bushy, suckering cultivar of the Vaccinium genus, which comprises shrubs or dwarf shrubs in the Ericaceae family. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring south, east, or west-facing sheltered positions. It prefers moist but well-drained acidic soils such as loam or sand. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for wildlife gardens, ground cover, banks and slopes, and produces edible fruit. Propagation can be done by seed or semi-ripe cuttings.
About the genus
Vaccinium is a common and widespread genus of shrubs or dwarf shrubs in the heath family (Ericaceae). The fruits of many species are eaten by humans and some are of commercial importance, including the cranberry, blueberry, bilberry (whortleberry), lingonberry (cowberry), and huckleberry. Like many other heath plants, they are restricted to acidic soils.
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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 'Blue Crop-mid' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy, Suckering
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Wildlife gardens, Ground cover, Banks and slopes, Edible fruit
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Vaccinium 'Blue Crop-mid'
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus, Powdery mildews, Root rot, Chlorosis due to iron and manganese deficiency
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Vaccinium 'Blue Crop-mid'?
Vaccinium 'Blue Crop-mid' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Vaccinium 'Blue Crop-mid' need?
Vaccinium 'Blue Crop-mid' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Vaccinium 'Blue Crop-mid' hardy in the UK?
Vaccinium 'Blue Crop-mid' 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 'Blue Crop-mid'?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings.
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