Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Burgundy Lowbush Blueberry is a low-growing blueberry bush with gorgeous fall color. Small light-blue berries appear in July and can be enjoyed straight from the bush. Prior to fruiting, white bell-shaped flowers are visited by pollinators and make a lovely display. The leaves emerge burgundy-red with a glossy finish. They mature to gray-green in the summer and then turn fiery red in the fall. The bright red stems during the winter give this little shrub four seasons of interest.
This blueberry stays low to the ground, with a maximum height of 8 - 12 inches. It is deciduous and will go dormant in the winter. This blueberry is extremely cold hardy to zone 2 and has no concerning pests or diseases; however, you may need to protect the berries from hungry birds by using bird netting. You can plant Burgundy Lowbush for a low-hedge option, use them to edge a garden bed, group them in a foodscape, or add them to container gardens.
Burgundy Lowbush Blueberry Care
Burgundy Lowbush thrives in full sun with at least 4 hours of direct sunlight a day. This blueberry tolerates poor soil as long as it drains wells. Blueberries prefer soil in the acidic pH range, between 4.5 - 5.5. You can lower the pH of your soil by adding amendments including sulfur and peat moss. Water your blueberry regularly during the growing season, especially if you are growing it in a container. Fertilize in early spring with a formula for acid-loving plants.
Burgundy lowbush does not require annual pruning. Every 2 - 3 years, remove the older stems in early spring to increase fruit production. You can also remove non-fruiting branches after harvest.
Burgundy Lowbush Blueberry Spacing
Space these blueberries approximately 2 feet apart on center to form a tight hedge. Increase the distance to 3 feet between plants if you would like space between plants. Use a container at least 24 inches in diameter to accommodate the spreading shallow roots.
Burgundy Lowbush Blueberry Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 2 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 6-18 Inches
- Mature Spread
- 2-3 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Consistently Moist
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- Bloom Time
- Spring
- Blooms On
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Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Right after flowering
- Foliage Color
- , Green, Red
- Foliage Description
- Green, Red
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering, Fall Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Burgundy Lowbush Blueberry
- Botanical Name
- VACCINIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM 'BURGUNDY'
- Plant Type
- Edible Plants
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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