VACCINIUM corymbosum 'Patriot'
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VACCINIUM corymbosum 'Patriot'
Commonly known as Highbush blueberry, Swamp blueberry
Early season, large fruits
£18.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
Early-season cultivar. Fruits ready early to mid-July. Performs better in wetter soil than other cultivars. Can be grown successfully in a large, wide container -
Pests & Diseases
Possibly Phytophthora crown and root rot -
Place of origin
Eastern North America. Garden origin. University of Maine -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousMid-green leaves to 9cm (3½in) long
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White
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Patio / pot plants
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Lanceolate
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Height
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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FruitPlants which produce an edible or ornamental fruitVery large, slightly flat, dark blue berries
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightLower-growing, spreading bush. Leaves turn orange-red in autumn
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Zero Rated ItemNo VAT on this plant
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Fertile moist well-drained soilPeaty or sandy
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size1.2m (4ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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