An early-fruiting, low-chill southern highbush blueberry with sweet, firm, sky-blue berries, well suited to mild and subtropical climates. Semi-evergreen and largely self-fertile, though a second variety lifts yields.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1.5 m H × 1.2 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: consistently moist soil
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Misty Blueberry
Vaccinium 'Misty' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Ericaceae family. It reaches around 1.5 m tall and 1.2 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White and pink flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Misty Blueberry
Misty Blueberry suits warm-temperate and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Misty 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
Misty 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 Misty Blueberry after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Misty Blueberry in the garden
Misty 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 Misty Blueberry with other plants that enjoy the same consistently moist soil and warm-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Buying Misty Blueberry
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