Fruit-Blueberry-Patriot #1
Fruit-Blueberry-Patriot #1
Patriot Blueberry
Ripens early season
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$2999
$29.99
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Early-season. Patriot hits the mark with cold hardiness, tolerance to wet soils, and yummy berries. It grows to about 4 feet and at this height makes a great specimen in the landscape. You can enjoy the showy white blooms in the spring, the dark green summer foliage, and the fiery orange fall leaf color.
Botanical Name- Vaccinium corymbosum 'Patriot'
Pronunciation- vak-SIN-ee-um kor-im-BOH-sum
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 3 ft
Mature Height- 4 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Requires a moist, well-drained, acidic, peat moss enriched soil.
Current Size- #2
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Spring
Companion Plants- Kalmia latifolia 'Elf' (compact acid-lovers, spring interest)
Fauna Attracted- Bees (bumble especially), fruit-eating birds
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - BVGC
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune old canes after fruiting; use acidic fertilizer and keep soil consistently moist.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove old wood and encourage fruit production.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed with an acidic fertilizer (e.g., 4-6-4) in spring; moderate feeding need. Clay soil should be heavily amended with acidic organic matter.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Berry-tone
Possible Issues- Blueberry maggot, powdery mildew
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