Vaccinium corymbosum 'Brigitta Blue'

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Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Brigitta Blue’ is a late-season blueberry variety valued for its firm fruit and dependable performance. Flowering in spring, it develops crops of deep blue berries that ripen toward the end of the season, extending the harvesting period beyond earlier varieties. The fruit holds its shape well and has a balanced flavour, making it suitable for fresh use and storage. The plant forms an upright, orderly shrub that responds well to simple maintenance and performs reliably when grown in acidic conditions. In addition to fruiting, it offers seasonal interest as the foliage changes colour later in the year. Hardy and consistent, ‘Brigitta Blue’ is a strong choice for gardeners looking to extend their blueberry harvest with a robust, late-ripening variety.

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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 'Brigitta Blue'

Light:
Full sun to light shade; strongest flavour and colour develop in full sun.

Soil:
Acidic soil is essential (pH 4.5–5.5). Grow in ericaceous compost if soil is neutral or alkaline. Soil must drain freely while staying evenly moist.

Water:
Water regularly, particularly during flowering and fruit development. Avoid drying out; rainwater is preferred.

Pruning:
Minimal pruning when young; once established, remove a few older stems in late winter to maintain vigour and fruit quality.

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, well-structured growth habit

White spring flowers

Medium to large deep-blue berries

Late-season harvest

Firm fruit with good flavour

Excellent keeping quality

Good autumn foliage colour

Suitable for containers and open ground

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