Fun Facts About Blueberry Blossom

Its taste has a slight hint of tart lemon that pairs well with sweet tea and pastries. The color is a dark amber to burnt orange.

These flowers are very hardy and bloom best in the colder states in the north.

Blueberries are native to North America and it wasn't until the 1930s that they were introduced to Europe.

The Native Americans were well aware of these beautiful blossoms and the fruit that comes from them, they just knew it by a different name. They used to call the "starberries", not blueberries. You might never have noticed till now, but at the bottom of every blueberry the little flanges pucker up into a star shape.

Planting Requirements For Blueberry Blossom

Light: Blueberries require a full 6 to 8 hours of sun for optimum yield.

Soil: They grow best in very acidic soil and well-supplied moisture. If you're thinking of growing blueberries, look into purchasing Holly Tone to help bring down the pH level.

Spacing: Blueberry shrubs can be planted as close as 24" to 30" apart to form solid hedgerows or spaced up to 6 feet apart and grown individually.

Planting Time: Early to mid-spring is the perfect time for blueberries planting because they have the entire spring and summer to establish themselves in the soil with warm weather at their disposal.

Zones: 3 - 7

Time of Bloom: Flowering occurs in spring when floral buds swell and open (“bud break”). Floral buds near the tip of 1-year-old shoots open first, followed by the buds below.