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Vaccinium corymbosum + ODRÙDY highbush blueberry

size/type
medium-sized shrub
usual height
1-2m
usual width
1-2m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
green
flowers
insignificant or non-blooming
blooming time
May-June
location
full sun
USDA zone (lowest)
4   (down to -34°C)
winter protection
 
for zone 5+6
Kód zimní ochrany zóna 5+6
for zone 7
Kód zimní ochrany zóna 7
mycorrhizal product
Rhodovit (ericoid)Rhodovit (ericoid)
categorized

Vaccinium

Highbush blueberry is native to North America. It is a deciduous shrub 1-2m tall and wide producing edible, sweet berries in summer. Individual varieties differ in habit, fruit size and also slightly the taste. New, modern varieties are bred to eliminate cracking and to enhance hardiness. Flowers are small, creamy white, urn-shaped from late May. Leaves are deciduous, rather thick, elliptic, rich green, turning orange, red and burgundy purple in autumn.

Highbush blueberry produces best quality fruit and reliable crop if at least two or best three different varieties are cultivated in the same garden. They mature once the fruit skin turns rich blue and are easily picked up. If the fruit is reluctant to separate from its stalk it is not fully mature and sweet but can be picked up for further processing where ripe fruit could be too soft. Just when the fruit becomes sweetest the birds find it as well so protection (nettings) is recommended.

Description of the plant

Cultivar

Type

Ripening time

Berry size

Pollination

Bush height

Hardiness

Flavour / quality

Unique trait

Patriot

northern highbush

early

medium

self‑fertile

1.2–1.5 m

min. to –35 °C

sweet, aromatic

very hardy, tolerates heavier soils

Duke

northern highbush

early

large

self‑fertile

1.5 m

min. to –25 °C

excellent, mild

very early and reliable

Emblue

northern highbush

early

large

self‑fertile

1.5 m

min. to –25 °C

sweet, no sharpness

very sweet even in cool summers

Chanticleer

northern highbush

early

large

partially self‑fertile

2–2.5 m

min. to –25 °C

sweet, pleasant

very early, vigorous

Reka

northern highbush

early

small

self‑fertile

1.8 m

min. to –30 °C

sweet, wild‑berry tone

extremely productive

Blue Suede

northern highbush

early

large

partially self‑fertile

0.9–1.5 m

min. to –29 °C

sweet, aromatic

ideal for containers

Northcountry

half‑high

early

small–medium

self‑fertile

0.6–0.8 m

min. to –40 °C

very sweet, wild

extremely hardy

Hortblue Poppins

compact

early–mid

small

partially self‑fertile

1–1.2 m

min. to –29 °C

sweet, wild

very compact habit

Elizabeth

northern highbush

mid

large

partially self‑fertile

1.8 m

min. to –25 °C

aromatic, sweet‑tart

considered one of the best‑tasting

Bluecrop

northern highbush

mid

large

self‑fertile

1.8 m

min. to –30 °C

balanced

world standard cultivar

Toro

northern highbush

mid

large

partially self‑fertile

1.5–2 m

min. to –25 °C

sweet

forms grape‑like clusters

Bluegold

northern highbush

mid

medium

self‑fertile

1.5 m

min. to –30 °C

sweet, slightly tangy

very reliable yields

Bluejay

northern highbush

mid

medium

partially self‑fertile

1.8 m

min. to –25 °C

sweet‑tart

resistant to cracking

Blueray

northern highbush

mid

large

self‑fertile

1.7 m

min. to –30 °C

sweet, firm

very large berries

Goldtraube 71

northern highbush

mid

medium

partially self‑fertile

1.5–1.8 m

min. to –30 °C

mild wine‑like note

classic German cultivar

Northblue

half‑high

mid

medium

self‑fertile

0.8–1 m

min. to –35 °C

sweet, aromatic

compact growth

Northsky

half‑high

mid

small–medium

self‑fertile

0.6 m

min. to –40 °C

sweet, wild

one of the hardiest blueberries

Chippewa

half‑high

mid

medium

self‑fertile

0.9–1.2 m

min. to –35 °C

sweet, juicy

very stable yields

Northland

half‑high

mid

small

self‑fertile

1 m

min. to –35 °C

sweet, soft

extremely productive

Pink Breeze

pink

mid

large

partially self‑fertile

0.9–1.2 m

min. to –25 °C

sweet, aromatic

pink berries

Pink Sapphire

pink

mid

medium

partially self‑fertile

1.2–1.5 m

min. to –25 °C

mildly sweet

pink berries

Vaccinium myrtillus

wild bilberry

mid

small

self‑fertile

0.3–0.5 m

min. to –40 °C

intense, aromatic

true wild European bilberry

Poppins

compact

mid

medium

partially self‑fertile

1 m

min. to –25 °C

sweet, juicy

very compact

Sunshine Blue

dwarf

mid

medium

partially self‑fertile

1 m

min. to –25 °C

sweet, mild

tolerates higher pH

Lucky Berry

German

mid

medium

partially self‑fertile

1–1.2 m

min. to –25 °C

sweet

fruits for up to 4 months

Chandler

northern highbush

mid‑late

extra large

partially self‑fertile

1.5–2 m

min. to –25 °C

sweet, juicy

largest berries of all cultivars

Berkeley

northern highbush

mid‑late

large

partially self‑fertile

1.5–2 m

min. to –25 °C

sweet

airy, open growth

Aurora

northern highbush

late

large

partially self‑fertile

1.5–2 m

min. to –25 °C

sweet when fully ripe

very late ripening

Elliott

northern highbush

late

medium

partially self‑fertile

1.5–2 m

min. to –25 °C

distinctly tart

latest common cultivar

Darrow

northern highbush

very late

large

partially self‑fertile

2 m

min. to –25 °C

sweet‑tart

very large berries

Jersey

northern highbush

late

medium

self‑fertile

2 m

min. to –30 °C

sweet

old, very reliable cultivar

Brigitta Blue

northern highbush

late

medium

partially self‑fertile

1.3 m

min. to –20 °C

sweet when ripe

excellent storage quality

Pink Lemonade

pink

late

medium

partially self‑fertile

1.2–1.5 m

min. to –25 °C

sweet, fruity
Growing conditions and care

pink berries

 

Soil and pH
Highbush blueberries require light, acidic and very well drained soil. The ideal mixture is peat, pine bark, sand and a small amount of lime free compost. The pH must be between 4.0 and 5.0; at higher pH levels they suffer from chlorosis. Heavy, clay or calcareous soils, ordinary garden soil and compost containing ash are unsuitable. In containers the substrate is always more reliable, as you can mix it precisely. Beds should be 40–50 cm deep with a drainage layer at the bottom so that water never stands around the roots. Blueberries have fine, delicate roots that rot quickly if overwatered. Mulch made of bark or wood chips maintains acidity, moisture and suppresses weeds. Keep the bed mulched all year round.

Growing in containers
Containers should hold at least 40–60 litres, and large cultivars even 80–100 litres. Adequate drainage holes at the bottom are essential. Recommended substrate: 60% peat, 20% bark, 10% sand, 10% lime free compost. In winter, the root ball must be protected from freezing.

Light, site and watering
Highbush blueberries need full sun. In shade they produce poorly, the berries remain sour and ripen late. The site should be sheltered from strong, drying winds (exposed plateaus, open fields), although normal wind is not a problem. Because the roots are shallow, regular and even watering is important, ideally gentle drip irrigation. The water should be soft, preferably rainwater; hard water raises the pH. Overwatering causes leaf yellowing and dieback of fine roots.

Feeding
Use organic fertilisers for ericaceous plants or specialised blueberry fertilisers. Avoid products containing calcium. Each spring, pull back the mulch, add a layer of good quality compost and mulch again.

Pruning
Blueberries fruit best on two  to four year old wood. They will survive without pruning, but yields and berry size gradually decline. Remove old, weak and low growing branches. Pruning is carried out after harvest or early in spring. For young bushes it is advisable to limit fruiting during the first two years.

Diseases and pests
The most common problems include:
  • • Root rot caused by waterlogging – choose a more free draining site
  • Chlorosis caused by high pH – lower the soil acidity with suitable amendments
  • Monilinia blight in wet years (rare) – occasional chemical treatment helps, but never during harvest
  • Birds – netting is often necessary
  • Aphids and caterpillars – usually minor issues
  • Mice and voles damaging roots in winter – protect the root zone with wire mesh (rabbit fencing)

    Last update: 17 09 2014; 17 01 2024; 11 05 2026
SIZES and PRICES
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shrub
2L
height 20-30 cm, NORTHLAND
HOBBY
339 Kè
CHLUMEC
shrub
1.5L
height 20-30 cm, PATRIOT
HOBBY
339 Kè
CHLUMEC
shrub
2L
height 20-30 cm, BRIGITTA BLUE
HOBBY
339 Kè
PRAGUE
shrub
2L
height 20-30 cm, BRIGITTA BLUE
HOBBY
339 Kè
CHLUMEC
shrub
2L
height 20-30 cm, BLUECROP
HOBBY
339 Kè
PRAGUE
shrub
2L
height 20-30 cm, JERSEY
HOBBY
339 Kè
PRAGUE
shrub
2L
height 20-30 cm, BLUECROP
HOBBY
339 Kè
CHLUMEC
shrub
2L
height 20-30 cm, JERSEY
HOBBY
339 Kè
CHLUMEC
shrub
2L
height 30-40 cm, GOLDTRAUBE
HOBBY
359 Kè
PRAGUE
shrub
2L
height 30-40 cm, GOLDTRAUBE
HOBBY
359 Kè
CHLUMEC
shrub
3.4L
height 30-50 cm, DUKE
STANDARD
485 Kè
PRAGUE
shrub
3.4L
height 30-50 cm, DUKE
STANDARD
485 Kè
CHLUMEC
shrub
6L
height 40-60 cm, DUKE
De Luxe
895 Kè
CHLUMEC
shrub
6L
height 40-60 cm, DUKE
De Luxe
895 Kè
PRAGUE
shrub
4.6L
height 20-30 cm, width 20-30 cm, LUCKY BERRY®
De Luxe
1 170 Kè
PRAGUE
shrub
4.6L
height 20-30 cm, width 20-30 cm, LUCKY BERRY®
De Luxe
1 170 Kè
CHLUMEC
shrub
35L
height 80-100 cm, BLUECROP
STANDARD
2 125 Kè
PRAGUE
shrub
35L
height 80-100 cm, DRAPER
STANDARD
2 125 Kè
PRAGUE
shrub
35L
height 80-100 cm, BLUE RIBBON
STANDARD
2 150 Kè
PRAGUE
shrub
35L
height 80-100 cm, BLUE RIBBON
STANDARD
2 150 Kè
CHLUMEC
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shrub
height 20-30 cm, NORTHLAND
339 Kè
shrub
height 20-30 cm, PATRIOT
339 Kè
shrub
height 20-30 cm, BRIGITTA BLUE
339 Kè
shrub
height 20-30 cm, BRIGITTA BLUE
339 Kè
shrub
height 20-30 cm, BLUECROP
339 Kè
shrub
height 20-30 cm, JERSEY
339 Kè
shrub
height 20-30 cm, BLUECROP
339 Kè
shrub
height 20-30 cm, JERSEY
339 Kè
shrub
height 30-40 cm, GOLDTRAUBE
359 Kè
shrub
height 30-40 cm, GOLDTRAUBE
359 Kè
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GLOSSARY
  • STANDARD QUALITY - Plants of this group are 1st class quality with number of branches and overall density adequate to their size and age, considering they were container grown.
  • DE LUXE QUALITY - This label guarantees a luxurious quality of manually selected plants that, compared to their height and age, are exceptionally dense and beautiful.
  • EXTRA - These plants are usually mature and bigger specimens with exceptional overall appearance.
  • STANDARD (as described in the plant form) means a tree with a trunk of 190-210 cm and a crown at the top, unless specified differently. The commercial size for trees is their girth measured in the height of 1m from ground.
  • HOBBY - These plants are of the same quality as our standard-quality plants but younger and therefore cheaper.
  • SHRUB - a woody plant with branches growing bushy from the ground level.
  • HALF-STANDARD or MINI-STANDARD - a small tree with shorter trunk, its size is usually specified.
  • FEATHERED - These are trees with branches growing already from the base of the trunk and up along the stem.
  • GRASSES and PERENNIALS - Sizes given usually read the diameter of the pot or the clump, as specified.
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