blueberry 'Duke'
blueberry - early fruiting or Vaccinium 'Duke'
Late spring flowers, that are rarely affected by frosts are followed by an early (June-July) crop of light blue berries that have...
Use rainwater for watering, as this is more acidic, and keep soil moist, especially when fruits start to swell
Plant description
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Humus-rich, moist, well-drained acid soil or ericaceous compost
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for blueberry Duke:
Please note:
GOES WELL WITH
Blueberries (and other more exotic things)
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