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The Vaccinium corymbosum 'Patriot' is a cultivar of blueberry that is known for its high productivity and excellent fruit quality. Here's a breakdown of the key features and growing tips mentioned in the description:
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.
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 aphids, scale insects and sawflies
May be susceptible to a leaf spot, powdery mildews, coral spot and sometimes honey fungus
Fruit Ready to Pick: Jul
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The Vaccinium corymbosum 'Patriot' is a cultivar of blueberry that is known for its high productivity and excellent fruit quality. Here's a breakdown of the key features and growing tips mentioned in the description:
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.
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 aphids, scale insects and sawflies
May be susceptible to a leaf spot, powdery mildews, coral spot and sometimes honey fungus
Fruit Ready to Pick: Jul
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Water Needs / Maintence
Moderate/ Low to Moderate
Spaced Apart
1.5m
Pollination Group
Overall Height
1.2m
Species
Ribes nigrum
Root Stock
Fruits ready to be picked
Jul