Vaccinium angustifolium 'Tophat' - 25-30 CM C5

Description
The Early blueberry 'Putte' (Vaccinium angustifolium) produces dark blue, small berries. These are soft and sweet, with an aromatic flavour. Sandy soil and a sunny to semi-shady location create ideal conditions for a high-yielding harvest from July. With its runner-forming and bushy growth, the Early blueberry 'Putte' grows to a height of around 60 cm, making it ideal for growing in pots on balconies or terraces.

Bulletpoints
* sweet, aromatic flavour * sweet, aromatic flavour * attractive green-purple autumn colouring * suitable for growing in pots

leaves
The leaves of Early blueberry 'Putte' are blue-green, ovate, lanceolate and glossy. Early blueberry 'Putte' is bright green-purple in autumn.

Spread
Canada to North America.

Growth
Early blueberry 'Putte' is a runner-forming and bushy small shrub that can reach a height of 50 - 60 cm.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Vaccinium angustifolium 'Putte' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil. Commercially available container plant soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered generously throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only require additional water in extremely dry conditions. - This plant should only be watered with lime-free water. Rainwater is particularly suitable for this purpose.

Fruit
The dark blue, small berries have a sweet, aromatic flavour. The flesh is soft. Ripening time from July.

Use
Natural garden, bird food plant, jam, baking, dessert, tub, ornamental shrub, heather garden