Blueberry 'Spartan'
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Spartan'
At a Glance
| Botanical name | Vaccinium corymbosum 'Spartan' |
|---|---|
| Common name(s) | — |
| Family | — |
| Plant type | shrub |
| Height × Spread | 180–370 cm × 180–370 cm |
| Hardiness | — · RHS AGM |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Soil | moist acidic soils (pH 4.5 to 5.5) |
| Flowering | May |
| Toxicity | — |
| Native range | eastern Canada and the eastern and southern United States |
Where not stated for this variety, details follow the species Vaccinium corymbosum.
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Spartan' is a notable cultivar of highbush blueberry recognised by the Royal Horticultural Society with an Award of Garden Merit, celebrated for its ornamental and fruiting qualities within UK gardens. This cultivar exemplifies the species' adaptability as a productive and attractive shrub when grown under suitable conditions.
Overview
'Spartan' is a cultivar of Vaccinium corymbosum, a species widely cultivated for its berries and ornamental value, and has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
Appearance
The shrub displays typical species characteristics including deciduous foliage that turns brilliant red, orange, yellow, or purple in autumn, and bell-shaped white to pale pink flowers. Its fruit is a blue-black berry, consistent with the species description.
Growing and Care
It requires very acidic soil (pH 4.5–5.5) and a chilling period exceeding 800 hours, as specified for the species. Being tetraploid and non-self-pollinating, it benefits from cross-pollination with another compatible cultivar.
In the Garden
This cultivar is valued as an ornamental shrub for gardens and wildlife habitats, meeting the species' requirement for acidic, moist soil in a sunny or partially shaded position.
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Quick Care Summary
| Sunlight | Full sun, Partial shade |
|---|---|
| Soil | moist acidic soils (pH 4.5 to 5.5) |
| Hardiness | — |
| Sow | September–November |
| Plant | March–May |
| Prune | February |
Facts sourced from Wikipedia / Vaccinium corymbosum (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaccinium_corymbosum) (cultivar row of vaccinium-corymbosum; unstated details inherited from the species)
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