Pink Lemonade Blueberry
Vaccinium 'Pink Lemonade'
1835
Full sun
Spring
Pinkish white
Mid to late season
Ideal for eating fresh and desserts.
Deep Pink
Clear pink with a firm, clear textrue
4-8
-25º to -30ºF
Moderate
5' Tall x 4' Wide
5' apart
Requires acid soil (4.5 to 5.5 pH). Adjust soil pH with powdered sulfur and iron sulfate. DO NOT use aluminum sulfate.
Self fertile
500
Most unique blueberry bush produces deep pink, surprisingly sweet blueberries with clear and firm texture when ripe. Provides year round interest with pinkish white flowers in spring, pale and dappled fruit in summer before ripe, orange to red foliage in fall.
Select site with proper light and room for mature growth
Dig hole twice as wide and 1.5 times the depth of rootball.
Remove plant from container by squeezing container and tilting plant. DO NOT PULL PLANT OUT OF CONTAINER!. Allow plant to slide out of container after squeezing. If plant is heavily rooted, gently 'scratch' the outer roots until loose. This will encourage a stronger, and aid rapidly establishing root system to develop as the tree grows
Fill bottom of hole with loose soil and soil amendments (if necessary) so that the top of rootball is even with surrounding surface. Center rootball in hole. Backfill around the sides of the rootball with soil from hole or 50/50 mixture of soil and any recommended soil amendments such as peat moss, composted pine bark or compost soil mix. Tamp firm as you fill to remove air pockets
Mound remaining soil around perimeter of the hole as create a water holding area that it allow water to seep into soil around roots rather than run-off.
Support the tree using a three strap triangulated support system or sturdy stake to prevent tree from blowing over until roots are sufficiently establish (usually one year). Take care not to wound or scrape tree bark and use soft material to assure that support will not injure tree as it grows.
Water thoroughly, allow water to seep in. Water regularly during the first year until roots are firmly established and as necessary to keep soil moist (not flooded). If soil is poor draining, water more frequently with less water as needed.
Use well balanced fertilizer in spring.
Keep moist until established then water regularly.
Pruning should not be necessary until year 3. Light top pruning acceptable. Prune next to limb, leave no stub. All pruning should be done when plant is dormant.
Consult horticulturist, extension agent or local nurseryman for recommendations for proper chemical or organic treatments for pests and fungal infections. Only use products that specify use on edible berry plants. Never use systemic chemicals during bloom, fruit set or harvest periods!