Description
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluegold' Standard | Blueberry
The staked Bluegold blueberry, Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluegold', is a compact, bushy shrub supplied with a stake to support its upright presentation. The stake supports the plant; it does not make it a standard or a specially trained tree. Its green foliage is deciduous, turning red in autumn. White to pale pink flowers appear in April and May, adding seasonal interest in spring. The shrub reaches a typical mature height of about 120 cm. No mature width is specified. Bluegold is a highbush blueberry, also known as an American blueberry, and its compact growth can suit a pot as well as a garden border. It is suited to a sunny or partially shaded aspect, but the soil needs to be acidic. Moist, humus-rich soil is important, and it should remain well drained, especially in the UK’s often wet conditions. You can explore other plants in the Vaccinium genus, but this description is specific to the Bluegold cultivar supplied staked.
Key features of Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluegold')
- White to pale pink flowers appear in April and May. They provide a clear spring feature without changing the shrub’s compact, bushy form.
- The foliage is green through the growing season and turns red in autumn. The plant is deciduous, so it does not keep its leaves all year.
- Choose a sunny or partially shaded aspect and acidic, humus-rich soil. Keep the soil moist while ensuring it is well drained, an important balance in the UK’s often wet conditions.
Uses of the staked Bluegold blueberry in the garden
- Use this staked blueberry in a fruit garden, pot or border, or as a specimen. Its compact, bushy growth makes it an option where a smaller blueberry shrub is wanted.
- The stake supports the shrub’s upright presentation. It is supplied staked, but should not be regarded as a standard tree or a plant with a specially trained crown.
- Bluegold is hardy to approximately -23.3°C to -28.9°C and is listed for USDA zone 5. The best crop is achieved with a pollination partner; no particular partner cultivar is specified.
Green foliage, white to pale pink spring flowers and red autumn colour give this compact staked shrub interest across the seasons.
