Description:
Productivity: This variety is highly productive and can yield up to 20 lbs of fruit when fully mature.
Fruit Characteristics: The large, dark blue fruits have an excellent true blueberry flavor.
Hardiness: The bush is very hardy and can tolerate heavy, wet soils. It also has good resistance to root rot.
Ornamental Value: The bush is highly ornamental, featuring brilliant white blooms in the spring, dark green summer foliage, and fiery orange and red autumn colors.
Size: It is a moderately upright bush that reaches a maximum height of approximately 1.2m (4ft).
Season: Patriot is an early-season variety.
Vigor: The bush is described as vigorous, and the fruit is medium-sized and slightly flat.
Growing Tips:
Sunlight: Prefers to be planted in full sun or partial shade.
Soil: Thrives in moist, well-drained soil or ericaceous compost when grown in a pot.
Watering: It is recommended to keep the plant well-watered with rainwater, avoiding tap water.
Pruning: Pruning is rarely needed in the first two years. After that, prune in late February to early March. Remove a quarter of the branches every year to maintain productivity.
Bird Protection: If you want to enjoy the fruits yourself, it's advised to cover the plant to prevent birds from accessing the berries.
Blueberry Growing Tips:
Pollination: While blueberries are partially self-fertile, planting more than one variety can help improve yield. Patriot can be pollinated by other varieties like Bluecrop, Chandler, Liberty, Northland, Earliblue, Sunshine Blue.
This detailed information provides a comprehensive guide for cultivating and caring for the 'Patriot' blueberry variety, making it suitable for various climates.
May be susceptible to vine weevil larvae damage especially if container grown. Protect ripening fruit with netting from birds
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), powdery mildews, root rot and chlorosis due to iron and manganese deficiency; see nutrient deficiencies. Blueberries are generally healthy and trouble-free, as long as they’re grown in suitably acidic soil or ericaceous potting compost, and kept well watered throughout the growing season. They need protection in very cold spells in winter, especially when grown in containers, and from frosts while in flower in spring. Make sure the fruits are protected from birds too, with netting or a fruit cage.
Fruit Ready to Pick: Jul
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Description:
Productivity: This variety is highly productive and can yield up to 20 lbs of fruit when fully mature.
Fruit Characteristics: The large, dark blue fruits have an excellent true blueberry flavor.
Hardiness: The bush is very hardy and can tolerate heavy, wet soils. It also has good resistance to root rot.
Ornamental Value: The bush is highly ornamental, featuring brilliant white blooms in the spring, dark green summer foliage, and fiery orange and red autumn colors.
Size: It is a moderately upright bush that reaches a maximum height of approximately 1.2m (4ft).
Season: Patriot is an early-season variety.
Vigor: The bush is described as vigorous, and the fruit is medium-sized and slightly flat.
Growing Tips:
Sunlight: Prefers to be planted in full sun or partial shade.
Soil: Thrives in moist, well-drained soil or ericaceous compost when grown in a pot.
Watering: It is recommended to keep the plant well-watered with rainwater, avoiding tap water.
Pruning: Pruning is rarely needed in the first two years. After that, prune in late February to early March. Remove a quarter of the branches every year to maintain productivity.
Bird Protection: If you want to enjoy the fruits yourself, it's advised to cover the plant to prevent birds from accessing the berries.
Blueberry Growing Tips:
Pollination: While blueberries are partially self-fertile, planting more than one variety can help improve yield. Patriot can be pollinated by other varieties like Bluecrop, Chandler, Liberty, Northland, Earliblue, Sunshine Blue.
This detailed information provides a comprehensive guide for cultivating and caring for the 'Patriot' blueberry variety, making it suitable for various climates.
May be susceptible to vine weevil larvae damage especially if container grown. Protect ripening fruit with netting from birds
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), powdery mildews, root rot and chlorosis due to iron and manganese deficiency; see nutrient deficiencies. Blueberries are generally healthy and trouble-free, as long as they’re grown in suitably acidic soil or ericaceous potting compost, and kept well watered throughout the growing season. They need protection in very cold spells in winter, especially when grown in containers, and from frosts while in flower in spring. Make sure the fruits are protected from birds too, with netting or a fruit cage.
Fruit Ready to Pick: Jul
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Water Needs / Maintence
Moderate / Low to Moderate
Spaced Apart
1.2m
Pollination Group
Overall Height
1.2m
Species
Vaccinium
Root Stock
Fruits ready to be picked
Jul