It is hard to deny, Blueberries are yummy. However, they are also known for their high antioxidant content which is thought to help protect the body against the damaging effects of free radicals and the chronic diseases associated with the aging process.
Blueberries are also easy to grow and are beautiful additions to your landscape. In the spring, blueberries have shiny bay-like leaves and lily-of-the-valley type flowers. Then in the fall, their leaves change from green to red and gold. In the winter, when the leaves are gone, the woody stems are a striking gold and red, offering four seasons of interest. Plus, as mentioned before, they are so yummy.
Blueberries like well-drained acidic soil, high in organic matter. They do better in soil with a pH range of 4.5-5.2. A pH outside this range can result in poor growth and yields. Blueberries require soils that drain well throughout the year, yet hold adequate moisture. Plants cannot withstand extended periods of flooding in winter or dryness in the summer. Plants need the equivalent of at least 1-2 inches of rainfall per week.
Blueberries are, to a degree, self-pollinating. Growing at least 2 varieties will optimize fruit production and increase yields. Growing different varieties also allows you fresh blueberries during different times of the summer season and it also allows you to mix their flavors. Some blueberries are sweeter, some are more tart. They make for a flavorful bite when mixed together.
Native. Very hardy ground cover in poor, sandy, soil conditions. White spring flowers followed by sweet, sky blue flavorful fruits ripening mid summer. Bright red fall foliage. Thrives in sun to part shade. Ht. 12-18 Inches.
A very hardy, dependable producer of large, flavorful, bright blue berries. ‘Bluecrop’ shows good disease resistance and drought tolerance. Plant with another variety for best fruit production. Easy to grow in moist, acidic, organic-rich and well drained soil.
This very hardy and early maturing producer bears medium to large, light blue fruit with a slightly tart-sweet flavor. Glossy, dark green leaves turn red in fall, and the red stems look great in winter. Plant two or more different varieties for best fruiting.
A New England garden just isn’t complete without a few blueberry bushes. ‘Coville’ is a broad, upright variety producing large, sweet berries in late season. Plant two or more different varieties for best fruiting. Glossy, dark green leaves turn red in fall, and the red stems look attractive in the winter landscape.
Vigorous, upright, hardy & highly productive. White spring flowers followed by medium sized sky blue berries ripening very late in season. Great landscape variety. Sun to light shade. Plant 2 or more varieties for best fruiting. Ht. 5-8’.
Hardy, vigorous & easy to grow. Heavy & reliable bearer. Large, dark blue, sweet berries ripen late in season. Plant 2 or more varieties for best fruiting. Sun to part shade. Ht. 5-7’.
Vigorous & productive. White spring flowers followed by large, sweet, light blue blueberries ripening late in season. Plant 2 or more varieties for best fruiting. Sun to part shade. Ht. 6’.
‘Well’s Delight’ is a low-spreading, dark green, glossy leaved variety of blueberry. Excellent for groundcover or bankings. The sweet, edible fruit ripens in mid-summer. Easily grown in average well drained garden soil.
Vigorous, wide spreading, highly productive, easy to grow. Large, sweet, light blue fruit late midseason. Sun to light shade. Plant 2 or more varieties for best fruiting. Ht. 5-6’.
Upright, vigorous, highly productive plants produce large light blue berries ripening late season. Red fall foliage. Plant 2 different varieties for best fruiting. Sun to light shade. Ht. 5-6’.
Hardy, disease and pest resistant. White spring flowers followed by huge, sweet, sky blue berries ripening over a 6 week period in summer. Plant 2 different varieties for best fruiting. Sun to light shade. Ht. 5-7’.
Vigorous, upright, highly productive. Bears large, deep blue berrries ripening early in season. Fruit is excellent eaten fresh and freezes well. Bright red fall foliage. Plant 2 different varieties for best fruiting. Sun to light shade ht. 5-6’.
Very hardy, adaptable & easy to grow. Highly productive. Produces dark blue, medium sized, sweet, flavorful berries early-midseason. Great landscape variety. Sun or part shade, acidic soil. Plant two or more varieties for best berry production. Ht. 4’.
This very hardy and vigorous producer is also noted for its neat, compact growth. Bears large, powder blue, flavorful, tart berries. Glossy, dark green leaves turn red in fall, and the red stems look great in winter. Plant two or more different varieties for best fruiting.
This very hardy and vigorous producer is also noted for its neat, compact growth. Bears large, powder blue, flavorful, tart berries. Glossy, dark green leaves turn red in fall, and the red stems look great in winter. Plant two or more different varieties for best fruiting.
This low spreading native plant makes an excellent groundcover that thrives in dry, acidic, sandy soils. Sweet, flavorful blue fruit ripens in mid-summer. Dark green foliage turns red in the fall.
A great landscape variety! Multi-season interest includes showy, white spring flowers, orange-red fall foliage, and of course… huge, dark blue sweet summer berries! Prefers moist, acid, organic-rich and well drained soil.
Hardy, vigorous, upright plants are covered with fragrant, pink-white flowers in May. Unique pink blueberries ripen in August. Orange-red fall foliage. Sun to light shade. Ht.4-5’.
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