Afin compact - Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluegold'

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluegold' is a variety of American blueberry self-fertile (Vaccinium corymbosum) from the Ericaceae family, noted especially for the superior quality of the fruits it produces. The 'Bluegold' cultivar is popular and productive, offering delicious fruits and a compact shrub appearance.

The 'Bluegold' blueberry is evergreen, medium-small in size (compact), reaching about 1.2 meters in height and a similar width at maturity. In spring, it produces small, greenish-white, bell-shaped flowers grouped in clusters. The flowers are followed by fruits that ripen in mid-summer (July).

The fruits of Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluegold' stand out for their dark blue color, with a waxy coating, and their medium to large size. Their taste is especially sweet and fragrant, making them highly valued for fresh consumption. Also, these superior quality fruits are ideal for making desserts, jams, and jellies, due to their pleasant flavor and texture.

The 'Bluegold' blueberry can be fertilized with organic fertilizer (possibly for acid-loving plants) during March - May.

The American blueberry 'Bluegold' prefers acidic, moist, and well-drained soils, and grows best in full sun or partly shaded areas. It is resistant to low temperatures and has very good tolerance to diseases and pests. To maintain the plant’s productivity and health, it is important to remove old shoots and adjust soil acidity every spring. Although the variety is self-fertile, productivity will improve when growing several cultivars, due to better pollination.

Hardiness: withstands down to -30 degrees Celsius and drought. Immune to most diseases and pests. Does not require spraying and is generally considered 'Pest Free'.

Pot size: 11-14 cm or 2 liters.

Height including pot: approx. 50-60 cm (varies depending on season).

Plants for garden or terrace are grown in unprotected spaces or with minimal protection (shade nets or hail nets). For this reason, naturally, they may not have perfect foliage – leaves may show marks, defects, or other damage.

During the cold season, the plants enter a period of dormancy.