Vaccinium 'Megasblue'PBR — Bushy

Overview

Vaccinium 'Megasblue'PBR is a bushy fruit edible in the genus Vaccinium, part of the Ericaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Vaccinium 'Megasblue'PBR 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 'Megasblue' is a bushy, deciduous cultivar of the Vaccinium genus, which includes shrubs and small trees known for their bell-shaped flowers and edible berries. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained acidic soils such as loam or sand and prefers a sheltered position with full sun or partial shade, ideally facing south, east, or west. Suitable for cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, and flower borders, 'Megasblue' offers seasonal interest in spring and summer with its attractive foliage and fruit. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and can be propagated by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings.

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 'Megasblue'PBR 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 'Megasblue'PBR

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