Pink Popcorn® Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium)

Add a touch of originality to your fruit garden with the 'Pink Popcorn®' Blueberry (Vaccinium)! This unique and compact shrub produces an abundance of medium-sized berries, but with a surprising colour: they ripen from cream to soft pink, while retaining a delicious true blueberry flavour. A variety that is sure to attract attention and delight the taste buds!

Key features

• Unique fruit: distinctive cream-to-pink coloured berries.
• Authentic flavour: sweet and classic blueberry taste.
• Early to mid-season harvest: enjoy its fruit from early or mid-summer.
• Compact habit: ideal for small gardens or even growing in large pots (4-5 feet tall and wide).
• Very productive: known to be a generous cultivar ('heavy bearer').
• Attractive foliage: beautiful red colour in the fall.
• Hardiness: well-suited for Quebec (Zone 3).

Growing tips

• Acidic soil essential: like all blueberries, 'Pink Popcorn®' requires acidic soil (pH between 4.5 and 5.5). Amend your soil with peat moss or use a potting mix for acid-loving plants.
• Exposure: full sun for maximum fruit production.
• Planting: dig a wide, shallow hole. Ensure good drainage. Can be grown as a hedge or in containers.
• Pollination: for best fruit production, plant at least one other blueberry variety nearby to ensure good cross-pollination.
• Watering: keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy, especially during establishment and fruit development.
• Easy care: low-maintenance shrub once well-established in the right conditions.

A blueberry unlike any other!

The 'Pink Popcorn®' blueberry is more than just a fruit shrub; it's a conversation piece! Its unique colour, delicious taste, and beautiful appearance make it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking originality and flavour.