Basics
- Ease of Growing
- Moderate
- Grown as
- Perennial
- Growing Habit
- Bush
- Hardiness
- Hardy
Blueberries are generally quite hardy. In fact, this variety requires over 1,000 "chill hours" to fruit properly the following season.
- Crops
- Spring Transplant
- Growing Season
- Short, Long
- Cultivar Type
- Early
- Growing Conditions
- Cold, Cool, Warm
Blueberries grow in acidic, well drained soil. However, for soils without proper drainage, this variety is your best bet.
- Outdoor Growing Temp
- 45°F - 85°F
- Min Outdoor Soil Temp
- 30°F
Plant your blueberries outdoors anytime the ground is not frozen (above 32˚ F)
- Start Indoors
- No
- Start Outdoors
- No
- Light
- Sun: min. 6 hours daily (Cold, Cool, Warm)
Blueberries prefer full sun, but will tolerate light shade (they may be less productive in shade but will still produce some fruit).
Part shade (Warm, Hot)In very hot climates they may benefit from light shade.
- Water
- Moderate
Blueberries require constant moisture for maximum productivity. They are actually quite drought tolerant, though in dry situations they will produce less and grow more slowly.
- Feeder
- Moderate
Blueberries are adapted to grow on acidic soils that are fairly poor and they don't need a lot of NPK nutrients. However, they will often be more productive if fed occasionally.
- Suitability
- Tolerates light frost
- Small Gardens?
- Yes
- Containers?
- Yes, but will need a large one, like a half wine barrel
Patriot blueberries are shorter than most Highbush varieties, and are well-suited for growing in a container. Select one that is wide, so the plant has room to spread out. You may still want to provide support for the bush.
- Attracts beneficial insects?
- No
- Color
- Gray-blue
- Fruit Size
- - "
- Plant Height
- 36.0 - 60.0"
- Plant Diameter
- 24.0 - 48.0"
- Hardiness Zone
- 3-7
- Disease Resistance
- Taste Profile
Delicate, sweet berries.
- Rotation Group
- Perennial