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Pink Icing® Blueberry
Vaccinium corymbosum 'ZF06-079' PP #23,336
Pronunciation: vak-SIN-ee-um kor-rim-BOW-sumum
SKU #08485
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Mounded, slightly spreading form; reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | Pink Icing™ has breathtaking foliage colors and large, robust flavored berries. Spring foliage has many shades of pink mixed with blue and deep greens, and turns a stunning iridescent turquoise blue in winter. Plant this variety in decorative patio pots or in the landscape for year-round color and beauty. Semi-evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring, followed by midsummer fruit. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Showy Fruit, Edible, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
| Design Ideas | Impressive planted en masse as a low hedge or foundation planting. A superb background companion to Peach Sorbet™ Blueberry for varying heights of foliage color. |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Flowering Currant (Ribes); Strawberry (Fragaria); Raspberry (Rubus); Bayberry (Myrica) |
| Care Instructions | Provide rich, acidic, well-drained soil. Shelter from harsh afternoon sun in very hot, arid climates. Water deeply and regularly. Before new growth begins in early spring feed with an acidic fertilizer, and prune away dead or non-fruiting wood to promote growth and berry production. Recommended winter chill: 500 hours. |
Details
| Description | Pink Icing™ has breathtaking foliage colors and large, robust flavored berries. Spring foliage has many shades of pink mixed with blue and deep greens, and turns a stunning iridescent turquoise blue in winter. Plant this variety in decorative patio pots or in the landscape for year-round color and beauty. Semi-evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring, followed by midsummer fruit. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Showy Fruit, Edible, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
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| Design Ideas | Impressive planted en masse as a low hedge or foundation planting. A superb background companion to Peach Sorbet™ Blueberry for varying heights of foliage color. |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Flowering Currant (Ribes); Strawberry (Fragaria); Raspberry (Rubus); Bayberry (Myrica) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide rich, acidic, well-drained soil. Shelter from harsh afternoon sun in very hot, arid climates. Water deeply and regularly. Before new growth begins in early spring feed with an acidic fertilizer, and prune away dead or non-fruiting wood to promote growth and berry production. Recommended winter chill: 500 hours. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Pink Icing® Blueberry produce flowers?
Spring, followed by midsummer fruit.
Is Pink Icing® Blueberry evergreen or deciduous?
Pink Icing® Blueberry is Semi-Evergreen.
What are the special features of Pink Icing® Blueberry?
Pink Icing® Blueberry is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Showy Fruit, Edible, Compact Form.
How fast does Pink Icing® Blueberry grow?
Pink Icing® Blueberry has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Pink Icing® Blueberry in my landscape?
Pink Icing® Blueberry is suitable for: Border, Container, Hedge.
How can I use Pink Icing® Blueberry in my garden design?
Impressive planted en masse as a low hedge or foundation planting. A superb background companion to Peach Sorbet™ Blueberry for varying heights of foliage color.
What color are Pink Icing® Blueberry flowers?
Pink Icing® Blueberry produces Pink flowers.
What color is the foliage of Pink Icing® Blueberry?
Pink Icing® Blueberry has Blue-green foliage.
What plants grow well with Pink Icing® Blueberry?
Good companion plants for Pink Icing® Blueberry include: Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Flowering Currant (Ribes); Strawberry (Fragaria); Raspberry (Rubus); Bayberry (Myrica).
How do I care for Pink Icing® Blueberry?
Provide rich, acidic, well-drained soil. Shelter from harsh afternoon sun in very hot, arid climates. Water deeply and regularly. Before new growth begins in early spring feed with an acidic fertilizer, and prune away dead or non-fruiting wood to promote growth and berry production. Recommended winter chill: 500 hours.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.