A late-season highbush blueberry with large, firm, sweet-tart berries and excellent shelf life. Needs acidic, moist, free-draining soil and rewards cool-climate gardens with bright autumn foliage.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1.8 m H × 1.2 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: consistently moist soil
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Brigitta Blueberry
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Brigitta' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Ericaceae family. It reaches around 1.8 m tall and 1.2 m wide at maturity, with deciduous and rich in autumn colour foliage. White and pink flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Brigitta Blueberry
Brigitta Blueberry suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Brigitta Blueberry does best in acidic and free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Brigitta Blueberry is consistently moist soil. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Brigitta Blueberry after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is moderate maintenance.
Using Brigitta Blueberry in the garden
Brigitta Blueberry earns its place for edible harvests, pots and courtyard containers and a feature or specimen planting. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Brigitta Blueberry with other plants that enjoy the same consistently moist soil and cool-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Buying Brigitta Blueberry
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