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Blueberry 'Rubel'

Vaccinium corymbosum | Highbush Blueberry

Hardy Shrub

£16.99

Recommended by James Wong

Variety with high level of antioxidents

Intensely flavoured fruit

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Self fertile

Highly recommended by horticulturist and writer, James Wong, Blueberry ‘Rubel’ is renowned for its particularly high level of anthocyanins. Directly descended from wild blueberry plants collected in the forests of New Jersey in the early 1900s, its fruits are slightly smaller than some varieties but darker in colour and intensely flavoured. Blueberry 'Rubel' is disease-resistant and high yielding. Like other varieties, it not only produces delicious fruit but is an ornamental shrub in its own right, producing pretty spring flowers and stunning autumn foliage. Height: 200cm (79”). Spread: 100cm (39”).

Estimated time to best yields: 28-32 months.

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How to grow blueberries

Plant Size Height Up to 200cm (79in)
Spread Up to 100cm (39")

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Shrub

Ideal For patiokitchen garden

Position In sun or semi shade

Flowering Months Harvest Months

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Codes
1 x 1.5 Litre Potted Plant (KC4658)

Blueberries require a well drained, acid soil in a sunny or semi shaded position. In areas where acid soil does not naturally occur, grow blueberry plants in patio containers using a mix of ericaceous compost and John Innes No. 3.

If possible, blueberries should be watered with rainwater because the lime contained in tap water will reduce the acidity in the soil over time. Blueberries will begin to produce fruit in their third year. As fruits begin to develop, cover the plants with netting to protect the berries from birds. From their third year, begin to prune out the oldest stems each autumn to promote new growth and maintain a healthy plant framework.

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