About
A graceful, erect, medium-sized semi-evergreen shrub with lime green lance-shaped leaves. Cylindrical, pink-tinged, pale yellow flowers 2cm in length are borne in short racemes, followed by oval blue-black berries.
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
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Native toAzores
Care notes
CultivationGrow in acid, naturally peaty or sandy, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Particularily suited to woodland gardens
PruningPruning group 8
PropagationPropagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), powdery mildews, root rot and chlorosis due to iron and manganese deficiency; see nutrient deficiencies