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Post by maggyd on Nov 22, 2007 16:06:36 GMT 1
Hi I have just bought my first blueberry bush, any advice? at the moment it is stood in a cold greenhouse , how hardy are they does anyone have any tips on wether I should plant it out now? should I plant it in a pot or in the ground? should I prune it now in the spring or not at all? thanks.  |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Nov 22, 2007 16:48:42 GMT 1
I bought a blueberry in the spring but cannot remember the variety! That's typical of me. I'll look it out tonight - it will also remind me of what I should be doing with it.
Mine is in a pot and all I have done so far is move it into a corner by a brick wall to give it a little more shelter. I have done the same with the lingonberry but as these are grown in Sweden, I think that one will be ok!
Sorry I can't be of more help!
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Post by owdboggy on Nov 22, 2007 17:22:48 GMT 1
You can plant it in the garden now as long as the soil is not frozen. Remember they are acid lovers so do not put Bonemeal in with them. I would work in plenty of pure peat or well rotted manure or compost (if it has not had lime added) or ericaceous compost when planting. Generally they do not need any pruning at all. By the way for decent fruiting you should have two different varieties.
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Post by maggyd on Nov 27, 2007 22:38:28 GMT 1
Thanks for advice ;D but I didnt know that you needed two!! Ive just about got room for one! the planting instructions were in picture form no mention of needing acid soil ! its just as well I asked. :  |
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Post by maggyd on Nov 29, 2007 14:16:11 GMT 1
Just planted it but I had to dig out a big Red Hot Poker and crocosmia neither of which I am very fond, so I will see what next year brings ! I might have to buy another one as OB suggested but it will have to go in a pot if I do.
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Post by bogmyrtle on Nov 29, 2007 17:15:36 GMT 1
We just picked and ate ours - they didn't make it to the kitchen! |
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Post by maggyd on Nov 29, 2007 22:17:26 GMT 1
I hope so The witch they are one of my favourates ! that is if the birds dont get them. |
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Post by elsie on Jan 31, 2008 20:12:20 GMT 1
Hello Maggyd -I have 2 Blueberries growing in pots and a couple of others planted in the garden and I leave them outside all year.
Some Blueberries are supposed to be self-fertile but I do have a couple of different varieties.
It is often a battle when the berries are ripening - who will get them first - me or the Blackbird ;D
I planted my plants into Ericaceous compost and they like to be kept moist.I also feed them occasionally with ericaceous feed - like miracid
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Post by bogmyrtle on Feb 1, 2008 13:45:34 GMT 1
Mine is a Blue Pearl (if I think pirate I remember the name!).
I have tucked the pot in a corner by the house for the winter along with my lingonberry.
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Post by maggyd on Feb 1, 2008 14:18:34 GMT 1
Hello Maggyd -I have 2 Blueberries growing in pots and a couple of others planted in the garden and I leave them outside all year. Some Blueberries are supposed to be self-fertile but I do have a couple of different varieties. It is often a battle when the berries are ripening - who will get them first - me or the Blackbird ;D I planted my plants into Ericaceous compost and they like to be kept moist.I also feed them occasionally with ericaceous feed - like miracid Hi Elsie I have planted the first one in the border I bought that one from the garden centre I think it was about £7! I planted it in compost mixed with some from my C. bin. I have just bought a second one from lidl and it was only a couple of pounds I dont know if it will fruit or how long it will take! but Ive planted that in a pot and stood it in a sheltered place for the winter I will move it in the spring BM you are like me I have to remember things by association I didnt used to have this trouble do you think it is an age thing. ;D Its far too cold and windy for me to go in the greenhouse to check what my last one is! if it fruits Ill post it. |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Feb 2, 2008 21:35:26 GMT 1
Hello Maggyd -I have 2 Blueberries growing in pots and a couple of others planted in the garden and I leave them outside all year. Some Blueberries are supposed to be self-fertile but I do have a couple of different varieties. It is often a battle when the berries are ripening - who will get them first - me or the Blackbird ;D I planted my plants into Ericaceous compost and they like to be kept moist.I also feed them occasionally with ericaceous feed - like miracid Hi Elsie I have planted the first one in the border I bought that one from the garden centre I think it was about £7! I planted it in compost mixed with some from my C. bin. I have just bought a second one from lidl and it was only a couple of pounds I dont know if it will fruit or how long it will take! but Ive planted that in a pot and stood it in a sheltered place for the winter I will move it in the spring BM you are like me I have to remember things by association I didnt used to have this trouble do you think it is an age thing. ;D Its far too cold and windy for me to go in the greenhouse to check what my last one is! if it fruits Ill post it. maggyd, it's nothing to do with our age - we are still young ;D |
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