| Botanical Name: |
Vaccinium 'Pink Lemonade' |
| Form: |
Deciduous shrub |
| Sun Exposure: |
Full Sun |
| Height/Habit: |
4 - 5' |
| Spread: |
4 - 5' |
| Spacing: |
4 - 5' |
| Hardiness Zone: |
Zones 4 - 8 |
| Foliage Type: |
The leaves are smooth, glossy green, lanceolate, with serrated leaf margins. In fall, the leaves turn a bright orange fading to deep red. |
| Flower Form: |
Urn shaped, 1/3" in loose clusters. |
| Flower Color: |
White tinged with pink. |
| Flowering Date: |
Mid spring |
| Planting Requirements: |
Full sun location is best for maximum fruit production. |
| Soil Requirements: |
Acidic (pH 4.5-5.5) peaty or sandy soil that is moist but well-drained. |
| Growth Rate: |
Moderate |
| Unique Characteristics: |
The first ever pink blueberry! 'Pink Lemonade' offers four season interest. In spring the shrub sports pinkish-white showy bell-shaped flowers. The fruits are pale greenish at first, then dappled pink, and finally develop a deep pink color indicating a ripened fruit. The leaves are smooth, glossy green, lanceolate, with serrated leaf margins. In fall, the leaves turn a bright orange fading to deep red. Wintertime twigs are dusky reddish-brown. Any unharvested fruit supplies sustaining food to songbirds and wildlife. Medium-sized, glossy, bright pink fruit. |
| Pruning: |
To remove crossed or damaged limbs. |
| Additional Information: |
As rich in anti-oxidants as its blue cousins! Fruit has a mild pleasant flavor with a high sugar content that makes them perfect for fresh eating or baking. Self pollinating. |
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