Vaccinum virgatum 'Pink Lemonade'
Overview
Uses: Blueberry production. Ornamental Bush.
Benefits: Delicious, bright pink fruit from a blueberry bush! Berries are perfect for eating fresh, baking, preserving, and using as a unique garnish! White, bell-shaped flowers in the spring! Attracts birds and pollinators! Vigorous habit!
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8
Sun: Full Sun
Life Cycle: Perennial
Mature Height: 4' - 5'
Mature Width: 4' - 5'
Bloom Season: Spring w/ berries in the summer.
Summary
'Pink Lemonade' tastes as amazing at it looks!
Vaccinum virgatum 'Pink Lemonade'—commonly known as the Pink Lemonade Blueberry—is best known for its wonderfully sweet, uniquely pink blueberries. Bred by the USDA, its said to be about twice as sweet as a traditional blueberry! Children often absolutely love the unique color and extra sweetness of 'Pink Lemonade', and often eat these berries fresh from the bush! As an extra plus, when compared to regular blueberries, 'Pink Lemonade' berries are less likely to stain fabrics, skin, and hard surfaces.
In addition to their delicious, colorful fruit production, Pink Lemonade Blueberry Bushes are wonderfully suited for ornamental use! Their viperous, dense, upright growth habit and striking, green foliage affords a great level of privacy when they're planted as hedges in tightly spaced rows. Whitish-pink clusters of fragrant, bell-shaped blooms in the springtime adds beauty and attracts pollinators. Foliage turns shades of yellow, orange, and red in the fall!
Pink Lemonade Blueberry is an all-natural variety of blueberry bursting with tangy, citrusy flavors. Its unique sweetness makes it a great addition to desserts, ice creams, or smoothies. Enjoy a sweet summer snack with ease! Dry or freeze your blueberries to enjoy them throughout the off-season!
It's suggested to plant at least two Pink Lemonade Blueberry Bushes in the same area to promote pollination and increase yields.
No significant pest or disease problems.
Care
Blueberry Bush Care
Water regularly after planting until established, or in periods of drought. Its ideal soil is moist, rich, acidic, loamy, and well draining.
Grow in full sun.
Fertilizations will accelerate growth and keep your plant well fed. We suggest using our slow release fertilizer, or something similar.
Prune in winter, being sure to remove the old, dead growth.
Attempt to keep soil moist but not wet. Mulching the base of the plant with untreated mulch will help ensure moist, cool soil.
Size
Size of Pink Lemonade Blueberry Bush for Sale Online
The Vaccinum virgatum 'Pink Lemonade' that we sell online will ship in a greenhouse grade grow pot. Each plant will be appropriately sized for its pot. Please contact us with any specific questions.
Size of Pink Lemonade Blueberry Bush When Fully Grown
Vaccinum virgatum 'Pink Lemonade' typically grows to a mature height and width of 4'-5'.
Additional Information
Botanical Name of Pink Lemonade Blueberry Bush
The botanical name of Pink Lemonade Blueberry Bush is Vaccinum virgatum 'Pink Lemonade'.
Toxicity and Risks of Blueberry Plants
We are unaware of any toxicity associated with Vaccinium.
