Perpetua Blueberry is a compact rounded deciduous shrub with a double crop of sweet and mild dark blue berries in mid and late season. The small elliptical dark green foliage turns brilliant deep red in fall. The white flower clusters bloom in spring. Grows best with full sun and rich, moist acidic well-drained soils. While self fruiting Perpetua should be planted with others to cross-pollinate to increase yield.
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Origins: |
V. corymbosum x V. angustifolium Hybrid |
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Height: |
4' - 5' |
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Spread: |
4’ - 5' |
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Spacing: |
4' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 7 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Water regularly and mulch. Prune as needed in late winter. Chlorosis may occur in high PH soils. Blight, rot, anthracnose, canker, and mildew are occasional problems. Blueberry maggot, fruit worms, and spotted wing drosophila can damage the fruit. Mummy berry is a fungal disease that shrivels and dries the fruit- remove effected fruit immediately if spotted.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, Hedges, Foundation Plantings, Edible Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Raspberry, Hydrangea, Thyme
IMAGES: Photos by Star Roses and Plants, ‘Perpetua’
