Thursday, June 30, 2011

Blueberries and Pink Lemonade?

Pink blueberries?  

A fairly new variety of juicy blueberry is available at Woodbridge Greenhouses that has odd-colored fruit to match its odd name: Pink Lemonade (Vaccinium 'Pink Lemonade').

This intriguing blueberry bush promises four seasons of interest for your garden. Spring blossoms of pinkish-white are bell shaped and self-pollinating. In mid to late summer the mild-flavored fruit that began as a pale green has changed to a dappled pink and will ripen to a deep pink color. When the cool evenings of autumn arrive, the glossy green foliage brightens to orange then fades to a reddish-brown. Fruit left on the shrub will attract songbirds.

When planting Pink Lemonade, give it room to grow. It may reach five feet tall by five feet wide.

Ripe Vaccinium 'Pink Lemonade'
Pink Lemonade Blueberry is a surprising change from traditional blueberry bushes and will complement your garden year round.

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