A long-lived shrub that demands acidic soil. Get the pH right and it fruits for decades.
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Full sun
Zones 3–8
4–5 ft apart.
Acidic, moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter; pH 4.5–5.5 is essential.
Even 1–2 in/week into the shallow roots; mulch heavily. Rainwater is gentler than hard tap water.
Mar – Apr
Jun – Aug
Plant 2–3 different varieties for cross-pollination and bigger yields. Berries ripen over weeks; pick once they are fully blue and roll off easily. Prune out the oldest canes in late winter to renew the bush.
Good with Strawberry, Thyme. Keep apart from .