Blueberry
Vaccinium corymbosum
Blueberry is a shrub for mid-border, structure, suited to full sun and sandy soil or acid soil, flowering Apr, May.
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 150 cm |
| Spread | 120 cm |
| Aspect | full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Hardiness | USDA 3a-8b, RHS H6 |
| Pollinator-friendly | Yes |
| Pet-safe | Yes |
Where to use it in a border
At around 150 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 120 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 3a to 8b and rated H6 by the RHS, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of full sun, sandy soil, acid soil, pollinator-friendly plants, pet-safe plants.
Border Builder uses Blueberry's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
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Worth knowing
- It tolerates acid soil but dislikes shallow chalk.
- Its flowers are valued by bees and other pollinators.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Allium 'Purple Sensation'to edge in front
- Blazing Starto edge in front
- Bloody cranesbillto edge in front
- Butterfly Bushfor height behind it
- Calamintto edge in front
- Camasto edge in front