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 5025 Old Hickory Blvd
Hermitage, Tennessee 37076 -
J.v.i. Secret Gardens 227 Donelson Pike
Nashville, Tennessee 37214 -
Needham's Nursery 12425 Highway 70
Mt. Juliet, Tennessee 37122
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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.