Top Hat Blueberry
Vaccinium x 'Top Hat'
SKU
3798
This neat, dwarf shrub provides a show of plentiful white flowers in spring followed by delicious, pea-sized light blue fruit. Foliage becomes bright red and orange prior to dropping. Excellent for growing in containers, creating a defined border or bonsai. Compact, dwarf habit 1½ ft. tall and wide. Deciduous.
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3 - 7 Change
Full sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | vak-SIN-ee-um |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Compact, dwarf habit 1 to 2 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Azalea & Camellia Food |
| Special Feature | Dwarf Plant, Edible, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color, North American Native Selection, Ornamental Berries, Bird Friendly, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Dwarf Habit |
Provide an acidic, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season to maintain a deep, extensive root system. Before new growth begins, prune off twiggy growth, leaving only main stems to prevent overbearing; feed with an acidic fertilizer.
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