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Blueberry Plant
Vaccinium corymbosum (highbush blueberry)
R250.00
Antioxidant-Rich Superfruit for Acid Soil
- Needs acidic soil. Plant two varieties for the heaviest crops.
Pollination
Partially self-fertile — two different varieties recommended.
Blueberry plants produce some of the most sought-after berries in the home garden — sweet, antioxidant-rich fruit from a compact bush.
Important: blueberries need acidic soil (pH 4.5–5.5). Plant two different varieties for the best crops. Assorted nursery cultivar.
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Blueberries are worth the extra soil preparation. Plant into acid compost, pine bark or a dedicated ericaceous mix. Once settled, a blueberry bush is long-lived and increasingly productive.
In South Africa, blueberries succeed in the Western Cape, Gauteng highveld and other areas with cool winters and acidic or easily acidified soil. Container growing is often the simplest way to maintain the low pH they need.
Assorted nursery cultivar — for heaviest crops, add a second blueberry variety from our berry range.
Appearance
Clusters of powder-blue berries on compact to medium-sized bushes. Sweet, mildly tart fruit rich in antioxidants.
Harvest Time
Mid to late spring through early summer.
Year to Bear
Light crop possible in year one; best yields from year two to three.
Growth Rate
Compact bush, typically 1–2m. Slow to moderate growth in the first year.
Container Friendly?
Excellent in pots — ideal for controlling soil pH with an ericaceous or acid potting mix.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Rainwater or acidified water helps on alkaline tap water.
Temperature
Cooler roots and morning sun suit blueberries. Protect from hot drying winds.
Chilling
Requires winter chilling for reliable bud break — best in cooler highveld and Western Cape gardens.
Pollination Info
Plant at least two different blueberry varieties for the best fruit set and larger berries.
Planting & Care Guide
Plant in well-drained soil enriched with compost. Berries establish quickly when watered regularly during the first summer.
Feed lightly in spring with a balanced organic fertiliser or pelletised manure — avoid heavy nitrogen, which pushes leaf growth at the expense of fruit.
Mulch to keep roots cool and moist, keeping mulch away from the stem or crown to prevent rot.
Prune according to habit: trailing and hybrid berries need winter tidying and support; bush types benefit from removing old canes after fruiting.
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