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Vaccinium Patriot' Bio - Organic Blueberry

Vaccinium corymbosum x myrtillus Patriot
Northern Highbush Blueberry, European Blueberry

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This variety forms a bushy, vigorous bush, showing a compact and almost upright habit. It is hardy, shows regular and high yields, and is resistant to diseases like phytophthora. The flowering occurs early, beginning in May. The fruiting takes place between late June and late July, in clusters of dark blue berries, composed of very large, firm berries with a rugged taste. It has beautiful foliage in autumn, with a bright orange colour. Harvesting is facilitated by the habit of the bush. .  
Flavour
Sugary
Height at maturity
1.20 m
Spread at maturity
60 cm
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Best planting time February, November
Recommended planting time January to March, October to November
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Description

The Organic 'Patriot' Blueberry, derived from Vaccinium x corymbosum, forms a bushy, vigorous bush, interesting for its rather compact habit, its cold resistance, its regular and high yield, as well as its natural resistance to diseases such as phytophthora. The flowering is early, taking place in early May. The fruiting, spread out, occurs between late June and late July, in clusters of dark blue blueberries, composed of very large, firm berries with a rustic and assertive taste. The plant requires the presence of a pollinator to bear fruit. It displays a stunning foliage in autumn, bright orange. It is a bush for acidic, well-drained soil, which appreciates dappled sunlight or partial shade.

Vaccinium x corymbosum 'Patriot' belongs to the Ericaceae family, like heathers and rhododendrons. It is the result of a cross-breeding between the European species Vaccinium myrtillus, with tasty but small fruits, and the species Vaccinium corymbosum with a larger growth but less flavourful fruits, native to New England, USA. 'Patriot' is a highly productive variety, forming a bushy shrub with a compact habit, reaching a height of 1.20m (4ft), with a spread of 60cm (24in). The deciduous leave are 2 to 3cm (1in) long, lanceolate, elliptical, entire and toothed, medium green, turning bright orange in autumn. The flowering takes place in early May, in the form of small white bell-shaped flowers with faded red edges, 0.5 to 1cm (0in) long, gathered in pendulous clusters 2 to 5cm (1 to 2in) long, at the end of the stems. It is followed by large blue berries covered with bloom, 1cm (0in) in diameter, which ripen from late June to late July. The harvest will be staggered according to the ripeness of the fruits. The blueberries are firm and sweet, with a pronounced, slightly resinous and aromatic flavour. The yield is excellent, around 6kg per plant. Blueberries are low in calories but highly nutritious: they are very rich in vitamins A, B, and C, calcium, and iron. They contain pigments (anthocyanins) that improve night vision.

  

To bear fruit, the 'Patriot' Blueberry needs the presence of another bush, of the same variety or a different variety. Plant 'Brigitta Blue' or 'Spartan' Blueberries near it to ensure a good harvest. You can combine the Patriot Blueberry in your heathland bed with other acid-loving plants such as rhododendrons, azaleas, hydrangeas, heathers... Blueberries can be consumed freshly picked, in juice, jam, jelly, and in pastries (pies, sorbets).

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.20 m
Spread at maturity 60 cm
Growth rate normal

Fruit

Fruit colour blue
Fruit diameter 1 cm
Flavour Sugary
Use Table, Jam, Compote, Patisserie, Cooking
Harvest time July to August

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time May
Inflorescence Cluster
Flower size 1 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Vaccinium

Species

corymbosum x myrtillus

Cultivar

Patriot

Family

Ericaceae

Other common names

Northern Highbush Blueberry, European Blueberry

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference7814891

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Planting and care

If the soil suits it, the 'Patriot' Blueberry is a plant that will grow and bear fruit on its own. Install it in an acidic soil (pH between 4 and 5.5), pure peat soil or a mixture of ordinary soil and peat, well-decomposed bark compost. In limestone soil, you need to dig a hole 50 to 60cm (20 to 24in) deep, line the edges with a garden felt, place a non-limestone gravel bed 10cm (4in) thick at the bottom, then fill with an acidic soil mixture. The soil should remain moist, but without stagnant moisture. If watering is necessary, it should be done with non-limestone and non-chlorinated water. This bush likes filtered light, especially if it lives in a region with hot summers. You should protect it from dry winds and high temperatures. Mulch the base with crushed bark, straw, or fern leaves. From the third year onwards, apply a rhododendron fertilizer in autumn, and ammonium sulphate in spring.

Planting period

Best planting time February, November
Recommended planting time January to March, October to November

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border, Container, Hedge, Vegetable garden
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 3 per m2
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Acidic
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Free-draining, humus-bearing

Care

Pruning instructions During the first three years, let the bush grow naturally. Remove the old wood (the branches that have fruited for 3 or 4 years) every year at the end of winter, and if training pruning is necessary, it is best to do it in summer, just after the fruit harvest.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March, August to September
Soil moisture Wet
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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