Bushel and Berry® Perpetua Blueberry Plant
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Description
Fruits on new growth! Most blueberries fruit on mature wood in summer, but the unique nature of this variety yields an additional fall crop. Combined with dark green, glossy leaves, this plant is an attractive edible-ornamental addition to your landscape. Matures to a short vase shape. Cold-hardy. Ripens in Early July and fall crop ripens in October. Self-pollinating. May be covered by USPP #24,209 or other patents. ORUS-61-1 cultivar
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Mid |
| Chill Hours | 1000 - 1200 |
| Fruit Color | Blue |
| Fruit Size | Small |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 4 - 8 |
| Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
| Ripens/Harvest | Early July To October |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained - Average Moistness |
| Soil pH Level | 4.5 - 5.5 |
| Taste | Mild, Sweet |
| Texture | Firm, Juicy |
| Years to Bear | 1 - 2 |
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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Questions & Answers
-- Ellie Rusling, Rochester GC
Petpetua will grow to be 4-5' tall and 3-4' wide. Hope that helps with your planning! Be sure you located the bushes in slightly acidic soil (pH of 4.5 to 5.5) or amend the soil before you plant. It is well worth doing ... you will be rewarded with many more blueberries.
The grower says the leaves turn a deep red and green in the fall/winter.
It takes the Perpetua bush about 1 year to fruit. By the 2nd year, you’ll have up to 4 pounds of berries; expect even more as it continues to mature
Blueberries will live and produce for 40 to 50 years. Attending to their ideal location and conditions at planting will guarantee you delicious fruit for many years.
Absolutely. Blueberries do very well in containers, especially the dwarf/bush varieties. Be sure to keep the soil at a pH of between 4.5 and 5.0 for best results.
Sweetheart blueberries, are sweet, juicy and firm; Perpetua is a little less sweet, with a milder flavor.
Produces sooner than other options.
I bought this plant because it gives you A early crop & also a fall crop.
Because blueberries are limited in Georgia, this is one of the only yard bushes available.
Im trying to grow blueberries in containers. Ive tried in ground in the past (I have one struggling in my berry patch right now), and Im moving to containers to control acid.