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Vaccinium corymbosum 'Patriot'

Blueberry

Categories: Fruit

Blueberries have amazing health benefits. Packed with vitamins A and C, potassium, phosphorus, and just 80 calories with 4 grams of fiber per cup. This is the perfect snack. Patriot has giant, dark blue, flavorful berries.  White spring flowers and orange fall color are an added bonus.


We offer Patriot 18" to 24" in a 5 gallon container.


More About Vaccinium corymbosum 'Patriot'

  • Health benefits.
  • Easy to grow.
  • Showy in the landscape.
  • Year around interest.

Interesting Notes:

GROWN SAFE™,  For your safety and peace of mind, we give you our word that for at least the past twelve months the only pest controls used on our fruit and berries are those listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMR) for organic fruit and berry production.

 


Blueberry Growing and Maintenance Tips

Fertilize in the spring after blooming with a fertilizer for acid-loving plants.


Height:

4-5 Feet

Spread:

4-5 Feet

Hardiness Zone:

4-7

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Patriot' Characteristics

Exposure

  • Full Sun

Attracts Wildlife

  • Attracts Songbirds

Soil Moisture

  • Average Water

Attributes

  • Edible

Habit

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Summer

Genus Overview: Vaccinium

Common Name: Blueberry

The blueberry is prized for its sweet to tart edible fruits. Referred to as a “super fruit” the blueberry provides a source of amazing health benefits. The perfect snack, blueberries are packed with vitamins A, C, iron, potassium, phosphorus and just 80 calories with 4 grams of fiber per cup. Early to mid-spring bell-shaped creamy white flower give way to frosty, sky blue berries that start to ripen in June, July and August with the later blooming varieties lasting into September. They will fruit on their own each year but planting a different variety with the same bloom time will greatly enhance berry production. Grows well when planted in highly acidic, well drained but moist soils. Does well in sun or partial shade and can be grown in a container on small patio and balconies. The blueberry is a deciduous plant that has year round interest. Winter stems can be a bright red, orange or yellow. We grow the Northern High bush varieties.