Patriot Early Season Blueberry
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Patriot' (Northern Highbush)
Description | Prized not only for its early crop of large, sweet blueberries, but also its profusion of pink-tinged white flowers. This multi-stemmed shrub has lovely yellow, bronze, and red fall color. An excellent hedge or landscape specimen. Recommended chill: 800 - 1000 hours. Deciduous. |
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Light | Full sun |
Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
Blooms | Late spring |
Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 5 to 8 ft. tall and wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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Special Features | Fall Color, Ornamental Berries, Edible, Benefits Birds |
Problems/Solutions | Very Wet Areas, Road Salt Tolerant |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Growth Habit | Vase-Shaped |
Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Landscape Use | Border, Hedge |
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Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Companion Plants | Magnolia (Magnolia); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Flowering Currant (Ribes); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia); Bayberry (Myrica) |
Care | Provide rich, acidic, well-drained soil. Shelter from harsh afternoon sun in very hot, dry climates. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Before new growth begins, prune off twiggy growth, leaving only main stems to prevent overbearing, and feed with an acidic fertilizer. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-7
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7
Good to grow!
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Lowe's 167 Waterford Parkway North
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East Haddam, Connecticut 06423 -
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Southold, New York 11971
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