Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluejay'

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Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Bluejay’ is an early to mid-season blueberry variety valued for its easy harvesting and dependable cropping. Flowering in spring, it develops clusters of pale blue berries that ripen evenly and are held loosely on the plant, making them simple to pick. The fruit has a mild sweetness and is well suited to fresh eating. The shrub grows with an open, upright structure that allows good air movement and fits comfortably into garden beds or large containers when grown in acidic conditions. Beyond fruit production, it offers seasonal interest as the foliage changes colour later in the year. Hardy and straightforward to manage, ‘Bluejay’ is a practical choice for gardeners seeking reliable yields without complicated care requirements.

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Key Features

Plants by type
  • Fruit
Flower Colour
  • White
Eventual Height
  • 1.5-2.5
Flowering Month
Planting Position
  • Full sun
  • Part shade
Features
  • Deciduous

How to care for Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluejay'

Light:
Full sun to light shade; best fruit size and flavour in full sun.

Soil:
Acidic soil is essential (pH 4.5–5.5). Use ericaceous compost if garden soil is neutral or alkaline. Soil should drain freely while remaining evenly moist.

Water:
Water regularly, especially during flowering and fruit development. Avoid allowing roots to dry out; rainwater is preferred.

Pruning:
Little pruning needed in early years; once established, remove a small number of older stems in late winter to maintain productivity and airflow.

Hardiness:
Fully hardy in UK conditions.

Feeding:
Feed in spring with an ericaceous fertiliser; mulch annually with bark or leaf mould to conserve moisture and maintain acidity.

Notes

Deciduous fruiting shrub

Highbush blueberry variety

Upright, open growth habit

White flowers in spring

Medium to large light-blue berries

Early to mid-season harvest

Mild, sweet flavour

Fruit held in loose clusters for easy picking

Good autumn foliage colour

Suitable for containers and open ground

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