blueberry 'Bluecrop'
blueberry - mid-season fruiting or Vaccinium 'Bluecrop'
Considered by many to be one of the most reliable croppers, this mid-season cultivar produces high yields of large, delicious fruits...
Use rainwater for watering, as this is more acidic, and keep soil moist, especially when fruits start to swell
Plant description
The dark green foliage provides interest throughout the growing season, turning brilliant shades of red and orange in autumn. In spring, clusters of small, white, bell-shaped flowers appear, attracting pollinators before giving way to the developing fruit.
Blueberry ‘Bluecrop’ thrives in acidic, moisture-retentive soil and benefits from a sunny, sheltered position. Ideal for growing in pots with ericaceous compost or in garden beds enriched with organic matter, this cultivar is self-fertile but will produce an even better harvest when grown alongside another blueberry cultivar.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Humus-rich, moist, well-drained acid soil or ericaceous compost
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for blueberry Bluecrop:
Please note:
GOES WELL WITH
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