Patriot Early Season Blueberry

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Patriot' (Northern Highbush)

Pronunciation: vak-SIN-ee-um kor-rim-BOW-sum
SKU #07374
3-7

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Prized not only for its early crop of large, sweet blueberries, but also its profusion of pink-tinged white flowers. This multi-stemmed shrub has lovely yellow, bronze, and red fall color. An excellent hedge or landscape specimen. Recommended chill: 800 - 1000 hours. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 5 to 8 ft. tall and wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-7

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Bloom TimeLate spring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesFall Color, Ornamental Berries, Edible, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsVery Wet Areas, Road Salt Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitVase-Shaped
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsMagnolia (Magnolia); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Flowering Currant (Ribes); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia); Bayberry (Myrica)
Care InstructionsProvide rich, acidic, well-drained soil. Shelter from harsh afternoon sun in very hot, dry climates. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Before new growth begins, prune off twiggy growth, leaving only main stems to prevent overbearing, and feed with an acidic fertilizer.
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Bloom TimeLate spring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesFall Color, Ornamental Berries, Edible, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsVery Wet Areas, Road Salt Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitVase-Shaped
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsMagnolia (Magnolia); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Flowering Currant (Ribes); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia); Bayberry (Myrica)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide rich, acidic, well-drained soil. Shelter from harsh afternoon sun in very hot, dry climates. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Before new growth begins, prune off twiggy growth, leaving only main stems to prevent overbearing, and feed with an acidic fertilizer.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.