Vaccinium ‘Top Hat’ (Blueberry)
Blueberry 'Top Hat'
Vaccinium ‘Top Hat’ (Highbush Blueberry) is a dwarf-rounded deciduous shrub, with small oval fresh green leaves turning attractive shades of orange in the fall. In late spring, a profusion of white flowers give way to clusters of medium-sized, firm, dusky blue blueberries which ripen in mid-season (early-mid summer). Perfect for small gardens or containers. Top Hat is a self-pollinating blueberry variety, but it is recommended that more than one be planted to ensure maximum pollination and the largest fruit yields.
- Grows up to 24-30 in. tall (60-75 cm) and 18-24 in. wide (45-60 cm).
- A full sun to part shade lover, this plant is best grown in well-drained, moisture-retentive, organically rich, acidic soil. Plant in a sheltered site and provide good organic mulch.
- No serious pest or disease issues. Watch out for vine weevil, powdery mildews, and chlorosis (manganese and iron deficiencies).
- No pruning is required.
- Propagation: Take 4-6in (10-15cm) softwood cuttings in late spring or semi-ripe cuttings in early summer.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 7 |
| Plant Type | Fruits, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Vaccinium |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 7 |
| Plant Type | Fruits, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Vaccinium |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
