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Rosa’s Blush is a small evergreen blueberry, with stunning foliage and small, edible fruit. This dwarf shrub is perfect for smaller gardens, pots, and as an edible groundcover. New growth has a pink-purple tinge which slowly fades to a lovely blue-green. Well drained, acidic soil is necessary for this plant to thrive. Amend soil with sand, pine fines, and/or sulfur to create the ideal substrate. Best fruit set will be in full sun with moist soil, but this shrub can also be sited in part shade to part sun. This blueberry can self pollinate, but will produce more fruit if another blueberry variety is planted nearby.
Blueberries grow best in acidic soil and are subject to few pests and diseases. Because they are not self-fruitful, two compatible varieties should be planted to ensure good fruit set. If maintained with mulching, it may endure temperatures as low as 10 degrees Fahrenheit. The plants mature to heights from 3 to 6 feet, with a width of up to 4 feet. The plant has few insect or disease problems, however birds and squirrels consume its fruit.
| Botanical Name | Vaccinium darrowii 'Rosa's Blush' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Rosa's Blush Dwarf Blueberry |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Hardiness Zone | 10a, 10b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Height | 2-3' |
| Width | 2-3' |
| Berry Color | dark blue |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Soil Condition | Acidic, Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
