{"product_id":"blueberry","title":"Blueberry - Goldtraube - 2L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blueberry (Highbush)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vaccinium corymbosum\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue to blue-black\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinal Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 1–2 m (depending on cultivar)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil (pH 4.5–5.5)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fertile, improved yields with cross-pollination\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for outdoor growing once established\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlueberries are highly valued fruit shrubs, appreciated for their sweet, juicy berries and ornamental seasonal appeal. Most cultivated varieties belong to Vaccinium corymbosum, commonly known as highbush blueberry, a deciduous shrub native to North America that performs reliably in European gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe plants produce clusters of blue to blue-black berries with a balanced sweet-tart flavour. The fruit is excellent fresh from the bush and equally suitable for jams, desserts, and preserves. Ripening typically occurs from mid to late summer, depending on variety, sun exposure, and local climate conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlueberries grow as upright, multi-stemmed shrubs with a naturally rounded habit. Depending on the specific cultivar, mature plants may reach approximately 1 to 2 metres in height and spread, making them suitable for borders, raised beds, or larger containers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor best performance, plant in full sun in acidic soil with a pH between approximately 4.5 and 5.5. The soil should be rich in organic matter and consistently moist yet well-drained. Mulching helps retain moisture and protects the plant’s shallow root system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn spring, urn-shaped creamy white flowers attract bees and other pollinators. While most blueberry plants are self-fertile and capable of producing fruit independently, planting more than one compatible variety flowering at the same time generally improves fruit size and overall yield.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe select our fruit plants with winter hardiness in mind, ensuring suitability for outdoor cultivation in our climate once properly established.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor gardeners seeking a shrub that offers spring blossom, abundant summer fruit, and attractive seasonal foliage, blueberries remain a highly rewarding and productive choice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crooijmans \u0026 Zn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56386700673372,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/5842\/0465\/files\/nmewahang-blue-berries-4352159_1920.jpg?v=1772696259","url":"https:\/\/www.tuincentrum-vanvliet.nl\/en\/products\/blueberry","provider":"Holland Kertészet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}