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blueberry [Flamingo]

Vaccinium corymbosum Flamingo ('Hoogi045') (F)

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Vaccinium
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

A compact, bushy, deciduous, self-pollinating blueberry to around 1m tall. Its first flush of oval leaves emerge green in spring and are followed by leaves that are mottled pink; in autumn, leaves turn red before falling. Clusters of small white flowers in spring are followed by blue-black fruit in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Plant in a sheltered site in moisture-retentive, acidic soil, (pH 4.5-5.5) in sun or part shade. Alternatively grow in containers or raised beds filled with ericaceous compost. See blueberry cultivation

Pruning

More mature plants benefit from regular pruning, see pruning blueberries

Propagation

Take 10-15cm softwood cuttings in late spring or semi-ripe cuttings in early summer

Pests

Watch out for vine weevil, especially if container grown

Diseases

Can be affected by powdery mildews. Chlorosis due to manganese and iron deficiencies may be a problem, see nutrient deficiencies

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerCottage InformalFlower BordersGround Cover

Planting Places

ConservatoryOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years