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Blueberry Roots - Patriot

Bred for northern climates, tolerating temperatures down to -30°F

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Attracts Bees
Edible
North American Native Cultivar
Challenging but Rewarding

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Patriot'

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Root

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Spring

GROWTH HABIT

  • Bush
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 48 to 60 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Highbush

COLOR

  • Blue

Enjoy exceptionally large, juicy blueberries even in colder northern gardens with Patriot. Bred for impressive winter hardiness, this vigorous blueberry produces firm, flavorful berries in tight clusters, making it an excellent choice for fresh eating, baking, jams, and preserves. Its combination of fruit size and quality also makes Patriot Blueberries especially appealing for home gardens and U-Pick operations where abundant, easy-to-pick and enjoy harvests are prized.

  • • Extremely nutritious and high in antioxidants
  • • Disease-resistant for dependable garden performance
  • • Self-pollinating; an optional pollinating partner may increase yields

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

PLANTING DEPTH

  • Crown approximately 1 to 2 inches below soil surface

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 48 to 72 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7

Planting Guide

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    Blueberry Roots - Patriot FAQs

    What are Patriot Blueberries like?

    Patriot produces large, firm, flavorful blue berries in tight clusters. The fruit is excellent for fresh eating, baking, freezing, and preserves.

    Is Patriot Blueberry cold hardy?

    Yes. Patriot is particularly well known for its cold hardiness and is suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 7.

    When should Patriot Blueberry be pruned?

    Prune established plants in late winter or early spring while they are dormant. Remove dead, damaged, weak, or older unproductive stems to encourage healthy new growth and fruit production.

    Does Patriot Blueberry have ornamental value?

    Yes. In addition to producing edible fruit, Patriot offers attractive spring flowers, green summer foliage, and colorful fall foliage, making it useful in edible landscapes and shrub borders.

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