Vaccinium corymbosum 'Hortblue Poppins'

About this product

Blueberry 'Hortblue Poppins' (Vaccinium corymbosum)

Overview

‘Hortblue Poppins’ is a compact highbush blueberry with an upright habit, ideal for containers and smaller gardens. It produces attractive blossom followed by good crops of tasty berries on a relatively small plant.

Key Features

• Compact habit perfect for pots and small spaces
• Good yields of sweet, aromatic berries
• Decorative spring blossom and autumn colour
• Reliable cold hardiness for Irish conditions

How to Plant

Plant in Ericaceous compost or acidic soil with good drainage. in a position with Full sun to light 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

• Grow in a pot 30–40cm across using ericaceous compost.
• Water frequently in summer, never allowing the compost to dry out completely.
• Feed with an ericaceous liquid feed every few weeks from spring to midsummer.
• Light pruning only, removing weak or crossing stems.

Size & Growth Timeline

Reaches about 1–1.2m tall and wide in 4–5 years, making it very easy to manage.

Harvest

Produces crops from mid-summer, ideal for snacking, baking and freezing.

Perfect For…

• Patio containers and balconies
• Smaller gardens where space is limited
• First-time blueberry growers