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Aurora' Highbush Blueberry 3 Gallon

Aurora' Highbush Blueberry 3 Gallon

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Blueberry, Vaccinium corymbosum 'Aurora' Information Page
Blueberry, Vaccinium corymbosum 'Aurora'

Blueberry, Vaccinium corymbosum 'Aurora'

Description

The 'Aurora' Highbush Blueberry is a late-season variety known for its large, flavorful berries. It offers a beautiful display of white flowers in the spring, followed by a bountiful harvest of blueberries in late summer. The foliage turns a stunning red in the fall, adding seasonal interest to gardens.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for home gardens, edible landscapes, and mixed borders. It can also be grown in containers for patio gardening. The berries are perfect for fresh eating, baking, and preserves.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Blueberry, Vaccinium corymbosum 'Aurora'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Aurora' Highbush Blueberry
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 4-6 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 4-7
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes, especially bees
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: No
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Rhododendrons, Azaleas

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in early spring or fall, ensuring good drainage
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Acidic, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to remove dead or weak branches
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Use a fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants in early spring
  • Special Care Special Care: Ensure cross-pollination by planting another variety nearby
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