Pink Lemonade Blueberry
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- 1557-12
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Description
Grow the First Pink Blueberry: Pink Lemonade Blueberry for Unique Sweet Flavor & Year-Round Beauty
Experience a truly distinctive harvest with the Pink Lemonade Blueberry plant, a groundbreaking variety released by USDA-ARS. This exceptional blueberry offers not only a delicious, uniquely sweet flavor but also transforms your garden with its striking pink berries, delicate pinkish flowers in spring, and vibrant orange-reddish foliage in fall. A favorite from Berries Unlimited, it’s a perfect ornamental blueberry plant for any landscape.
Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| First Pink Blueberry | The pioneering blueberry cultivar to produce vibrant pink fruit. |
| Unique Sweet Flavor | Berries boast a delicious and distinctly sweet taste. |
| Ornamental Appeal | Showcases beautiful pinkish flowers in spring and stunning orange-reddish fall foliage. |
| Tall Bush Growth | Matures into very tall, vigorous bushes, adding vertical interest to your garden. |
| Mid-Late Season Harvest | Provides fresh berries later in the growing season. |
| Low Chilling Hours | Requires approximately 200 chilling hours, suitable for various climates. |
Benefits
| Benefit | How It Helps You |
|---|---|
| Distinctive Harvest | Enjoy a visually stunning and uniquely flavored berry that stands out. |
| Garden Aesthetics | Enhance your landscape with multi-seasonal interest from flowers, foliage, and fruit. |
| Extended Enjoyment | Harvest sweet pink blueberries from mid to late season, prolonging your fresh berry supply. |
| Adaptable Growth | Thrives in USDA Zones 4-9, making it a versatile choice for many gardeners seeking low chill hour plants. |
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cultivar Name | Pink Lemonade Blueberry |
| Origin | USDA-ARS release |
| Berry Color | Pink |
| Flavor Profile | Deliciously sweet, unique |
| Bush Size | Very tall |
| Ripening Season | Mid-Late |
| Chilling Hours | Approx. 200 |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | 4-9 |
| SKU | 1557-12 |
Usage & Fit
- Growing Tips: Ensure your Pink Lemonade blueberry plant is in acidic, well-draining soil with ample sunlight for optimal growth and fruit production.
- Pruning: Regular pruning helps maintain plant vigor, encourages new growth, and maximizes your berry yield each season.
- Pollination: While 'Pink Lemonade' is self-fertile, planting with other blueberry varieties can often lead to even greater fruit set and larger harvests.
Ideal For
- Home Gardeners: Perfect for those seeking a unique, sweet berry variety and a beautiful, multi-seasonal landscape addition.
- Edible Landscaping: Combines fruit production with stunning ornamental features like pink flowers and orange-red fall foliage.
- Berry Enthusiasts: Discover a novel flavor profile and eye-catching pink fruit that will impress.
- Container Gardening: Can be successfully grown in large pots in appropriate hardiness zones with proper care.
Policy & Support
| Policy/Support | Details |
|---|---|
| Shipping Information | Review our shipping policies for delivery details. |
| General Growing Tips | Access comprehensive general growing tips for all your berry plants. |
| USDA Zone Map | Find your plant hardiness zone with our USDA Zone Map. |
| Contact Berries Unlimited | Reach out to us via our Contact Us page for any questions. |
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