'Pink Lemonade' Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) – Hardy small fruit plant – 15 cm pot – 50 cm tall – Pack of 2

Yes, the Northern Blueberry Vaccinium corymbosum 'Pink Lemonade' is a perennial fruiting plant that produces berries every year once well established, generally from the second or third season. Fruiting is annual and renews itself every summer, the more abundant the plant is exposed to full sun and the soil is well acidic. To maximize the harvest, it is advisable to pair two plants of different varieties to promote cross-pollination: this is precisely the benefit of the set of 2 offered here.

Unlike classic blueberries with dark blue-purple berries, the 'Pink Lemonade' Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) produces striking raspberry-pink berries that are truly remarkable in the garden. The fruit starts out green on the cluster, then gradually turns a deep pink at full maturity. The flesh inside is also light, almost white, with a mild and sweet flavor that is less tart than classic varieties.

The 'Pink Lemonade' Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) is a fully hardy variety that easily withstands French winters, even in regions with severe frosts. It can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C when planted in the ground, making it suitable for almost the entire mainland French territory. When grown in a pot, a light layer of insulation placed around the container is recommended in very cold areas (mountains, North-East) to protect the roots from radiant frost. The plant enters natural winter dormancy and grows vigorously again in spring.

Yes, the ' Pink Lemonade' blueberry is very well suited to growing in a pot or container on a balcony or terrace, provided you follow a few essential rules. Use a container of 'at least 30 to 40 litres filled with 'special ericaceous substrate or 'a mix of blonde peat and acidic compost, free from lime. The pot must be exposed to full sun to ensure good fruiting. 'Watering in a container must be more frequent than 'in the ground, especially in summer: check the 'moisture every two days.

The 'Pink Lemonade' Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) is an ericaceous plant that strictly requires acidic soil, with a pH between 4.5 and 5.5. Alkaline or neutral soil severely compromises its growth and yield: the leaves turn yellow (iron chlorosis) and the plant gradually declines. When planted in the ground, amend the soil with blonde peat, horticultural sulfur, or a special blueberry growing medium before planting. Well-drained soil is equally essential: the roots of Vaccinium corymbosum are shallow and sensitive to waterlogging.

Pruning the 'Pink Lemonade' Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) is straightforward but should follow the plant's growth cycle. During the first two or three years, prune only as much as necessary: remove dead, broken, or inward-growing branches after the summer harvest or in late winter before bud break. From the third or fourth year onward, thin out the branches gradually: remove old branches more than 4 to 5 years old close to the ground to stimulate the growth of new fruiting shoots. Avoid severe pruning, which may delay fruiting.

Although the 'Pink Lemonade' Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) is self-fertile and capable of producing berries with a single plant, cross-pollination between two plants significantly improves fruit yield and quality. Pairing two individuals of the same variety or compatible varieties increases fruit set through the action of bees and other pollinators attracted by the bell-shaped spring flowers.