Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluecrop'
  • Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluecrop'
  • Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluecrop'
  • Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluecrop'

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluecrop'

£18.95

(Blueberry) A blueberry cultivar which is popular with both commercial growers and gardeners, Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluecrop' produces heavy crops of good sized fruit with a bright blue colour in late summer.

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A blueberry cultivar which is popular with both commercial growers and gardeners, Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluecrop' produces heavy crops of good sized fruit with a bright blue colour in late summer. The berries can be eaten fresh or used in baking, stewing or making pies. The leaves turn bright red and orange before falling in autumn.

Excellent border shrub or ideal for growing in a large container with ericaceous compost.


  • Position: Full sun or partial shade.
  • Soil: Moist or well drained, acid soil.
  • Hardiness: Hardy.
  • Flowering Period: May - June.
  • Flower Colour: White
  • Rate of Growth: Slow.
  • Habit: Small densely branching shrub.
    • Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
    • Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
  • Notes: Although self fertile, this plant will produce a much better crop of berries when planted alongside another blueberry such as Vaccinium corymbosum 'Berkeley'.
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Data sheet

How Much Sun
Light Shade, Full Sun
Eventual Size
Shrub - Small
Growing Conditions
Soil: Acid, Site: Coastal Areas, Soil: Damp/Wet
Special Features
Honey Fungus Resistant, Suitable for Containers, Autumn Colour, Fruit - Edible