Blueberry ‘Cabernet Splash’

Vaccinium corymbosum ‘VacBri1’ - New growth emerges purple and fades to a mottled green-purple, finally turning bright red in fall. White flowers give way to plentiful blue berries. A sport of ‘Toro’ Blueberry. Medium sized fruit. Blooms late spring. Self fertile but does better with a pollinator. Prune in early spring. Blueberries have shallow roots.

Zone 4. 120cmH x 120cmW. Light blue fruit. Harvest in August. Full sun. Slightly acidic soil. These have a sweet flavour. They are perfect for fresh picking, jams, pies and other culinary delights. Prune in spring. Blueberries have shallow roots. Acidic soil. Prune in spring. Use Bone Meal when you first plant. Do not fertilize the first year. Fertilize once a year with a balanced granular fertilizer. Do not plant any deeper than it is in the pot. Do not add any soil or mulch around the base of the stem. Water deeply once a week for about 5-10 minutes whether is rains or not.