Description
BLUE SUNSET BLUEBERRY
Vaccinium corymbosum x angustifolium
Plants were located in Baraga County, Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This was a clone of plants growing tight to the ground less than 4 inches. The bright blue fruits are tiny but full of flavor. The foliage in the fall is a bright orange and yellow with the colored foliage lasting into the winter. The plants have good hardiness and disease resistance. The plants are adaptable to drier sand soils. Hardiness Zones 3-7.
Care Info
- Plant Type:Hybrids of Lowbush and Hlghbush attaining a height of 20 inches to 48 Inches at maturity. Deciduous fruiting low growing shrubs.
- pH Requirements:4.0 - 5.5
- Soil Type:Well drained sand or sandy loam
- Light Requirements:Full to filtered sun
- Plant Rows Spacing:1 - 2 feet
- Plant Aisle Spacing:2 - 6 feet
- Mulching:Beneficial, but not necessary
- USDA Zones:3 - 8
- Scientific Name:Vaccinium corymbosum x angustifolium