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Extremely low in calories, the blueberry is one of the easier fruits to grow. Everyone needs a blueberry bush in their garden so look no further than the blueberry Blue Gold. They are one of the most productive fruits, providing up to five large punnets of sweet and succulent berries in the first year. You will be able to harvest punnet after punnet each year in your own back garden. However if you do not have a lot of space, this variety of blueberry is the perfect addition to your patio or balcony, thriving in containers as well as the ground. They provide an ornamental feature as not only can you pick the fruit through the summer as it ripens, but it will also give you glorious flame like autumn foliage when there are no more berries to harvest. These blueberries are a perfect example of a super-food full of cold-fighting antioxidants and they taste great whether eaten straight from the bush or put into smoothies or pancakes. Your blueberry bush will arrive to you in a 5 litre pot with an already-established root network. The pot is wrapped in a polythene bag to keep the root area moist, with a layer of corrugated cardboard to keep it secure in transit. Once received, simply remove all layers and replant to a larger container, firming in well. You can transplant containerised plants at any time of the year, just avoid transplanting into frozen soils in winter or in summer in the midday sun.
1 x 5L Plant
10605670
In stock
£19.99
Plants Delivery £4.95* | Learn More
Plants Delivery £4.95*
Plants £4.95 - All our plants are dispatched directly from our nursery. Plants showing as 'In Stock' on the individual product page will be dispatched by our expert nursery team within 48 hours of placing your order (orders placed Sunday to Thursday). Dispatching 5 days a week.
We avoid sending plants in the post over the weekend to ensure they arrive with you in the freshest condition.
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Extremely low in calories, the blueberry is one of the easier fruits to grow. Everyone needs a blueberry bush in their garden so look no further than the blueberry Blue Gold. They are one of the most productive fruits, providing up to five large punnets of sweet and succulent berries in the first year.
You will be able to harvest punnet after punnet each year in your own back garden. However if you do not have a lot of space, this variety of blueberry is the perfect addition to your patio or balcony, thriving in containers as well as the ground.
They provide an ornamental feature as not only can you pick the fruit through the summer as it ripens, but it will also give you glorious flame like autumn foliage when there are no more berries to harvest. These blueberries are a perfect example of a super-food full of cold-fighting antioxidants and they taste great whether eaten straight from the bush or put into smoothies or pancakes.
How to grow
Blueberries require a sunny spot with well-drained, acidic soil (pH between 4.5 and 5.5). They don’t tolerate waterlogged soil, so choose a location with good drainage.
Blueberries need acidic soil, so it’s important to amend your soil before planting. If your garden soil is too alkaline (pH above 7), follow these steps:
Blueberries have shallow roots and prefer consistent moisture, but they do not like being waterlogged. Water regularly, especially during dry periods, and use rainwater if possible, as tap water can be alkaline.
Blueberries are sensitive to fertilisers, so use a specialist ericaceous (acid-loving) fertiliser in early spring. Be cautious not to over-fertilise, as this can lead to poor fruiting.
Pruning helps blueberries grow strong and productive. The best time to prune is in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
Blueberries are generally pest-resistant but can be susceptible to fungal diseases like powdery mildew or root rot in overly wet conditions. Common pests include aphids and birds.
Blueberries typically start producing fruit in the second or third year after planting. They ripen over a few weeks, so you’ll need to pick them in stages.
Blueberries are hardy, but in particularly cold winters, you may want to protect the plants from frost.
Guide To Plant Sizes
Our fruit comes in a wide range of sizes to suits your style and budget. 9cm pots are young plants offering great value and will need to be potted in larger pots to grow on. Plants in 1L to 5L pots are more mature and can be planted straight into their final position. The larger pots are more mature plants, which will produce more fruit in their first season.
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Use ericaceous compost and fertilisers for acid-loving plants.
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