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Peach Sorbet® Blueberry

Vaccinium corymbosum 'ZF06-043' Plant Patent #23,325

Sku #8171

Peach Sorbet® is a compact blueberry with stunning peach, pink, orange and emerald green leaves. White bell-shaped flowers appear in spring, leading to an abundant summer crop of blueberries. In most climates, this plant will keep its leaves throughout winter and turns a rich eggplant purple.

  • Light Needs
    Partial to full sun

    Light Needs

  • Water Needs
    Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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Key Feature
Midsummer Berries
Light Needs
Partial to full sun
Landscape Uses
Border, Container, Hedge, Kitchen Garden
Watering Needs:Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
Botanical Pronunciation:vak-SIN-ee-um kor-rim-BOW-sum
Plant type:Shrub
Deciduous/evergreen:Semi-evergreen
Growth habit:Compact, Mounding
Growth rate:Moderate
Average landscape size:Reaches 1 1/2 to 2 ft. tall and wide.
Special features:Dwarf Plant, Edible, Fall Color, Gift Plant, North American Native Selection, Year-round Interest
Foliage color:Blue-green
Blooms:Spring flowers, followed by midsummer fruit.
Flower color:White
Flower attributesShowy Flowers
Garden styleContemporary, Cottage, Rustic
Patent Act:Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Design IdeasPeach Sorbet® is full of charm, color year-round and is a perfect landscape or patio container plant. Consider planting as a small hedge or plant in groups for dramatic color all year. In decorative patio containers, Peach Sorbet™ is beautiful all by itself or mixed in as an accent with other ornamental plants.
Companion PlantsStrawberry (Fragaria); Raspberry (Rubus); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia); Bayberry (Myrica)
Care
Care Information
Provide rich, acidic, well-drained soil. Shelter from harsh, reflected afternoon sun in hot summer areas. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Before new growth begins, prune off twiggy growth, leaving only main stems to prevent overbearing. Recommended winter chill: 300 hours.
History & Lore
History:
Peach Sorbet® Blueberry is the result of a decades-long breeding program that has focused on finding exciting new berry plants for the home gardener that are simple to grow, exceptionally beautiful, and delicious. Also included in the collection are Jelly Bean® Blueberry and Raspberry Shortcake® Dwarf Thornless Raspberry. Peach Sorbet® was awarded Outstanding Plant in the 2012 New Varieties Showcase at the Farwest Flower and Garden Show.
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This Plant’s Growing Zones: 5 - 10

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