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Blueberry 'Little Blue Wonder' (Vaccinium lowbush hybrid)
Overview
‘Little Blue Wonder’ is a low-growing blueberry ideal for edging, groundcover and container planting. It forms a dense mound of foliage studded with small but very tasty berries, and shows excellent autumn colour.
Key Features
- Low, spreading habit ideal for groundcover or pot edges
- Good crops of flavoursome berries despite compact size
- Excellent autumn foliage colour
- Hardy and reliable once established
How to Plant
Plant in Acidic, well-drained soil or ericaceous compost. in a position with Full sun to partial shade.. Dig a generous planting hole, mix in organic matter, and water thoroughly after planting. Apply a mulch around the base to help conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
Care Tips
- Plant at the front of borders, in low pots or as underplanting for taller shrubs in acidic beds.
- Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.
- Feed with an ericaceous fertiliser in spring.
- Little pruning needed – simply remove any dead or straggly stems.
Size & Growth Timeline
Reaches around 0.4–0.6m tall and up to 1m wide over 4–5 years.
Harvest
Produces small berries in mid-summer, ideal for grazing, baking and adding to breakfast bowls.
Perfect For…
- Groundcover in ericaceous beds
- Low planters and mixed containers
- Wildlife-friendly, informal plantings
Growing & care
- Position & light
- Full sun· Partial shade
- Soil & drainage
- Acidic· Well drained
- Mature size
- 60cm high· 1.0m wide
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