Alpha Pink Lemonade Blueberry

Vaccinium x ‘Pink Lemonade’

Pink Lemonade remains the first of the newest introductions of “not-blue” blueberries! This innovative variety’s fruit turns a charming solid pink when fully ripe, sometimes with light yellow patching. which makes it a unique and interesting addition in the edible landscape. Bushes grow to 4-5′ tall. Medium-sized berries are mild and sweet with a hint of lemon when ripe midseason. The leaves turn a pretty yellow/orange in the fall. Spring blooms are white with a pink blush, and the winter twig color is red, giving you interesting color in all seasons.

This low-chill variety only needs 300 chill hours to bloom and ripen reliably, due to its high rabbiteye content. Not a reliable pollinizer for blueberries with Northern Highbush parentage, and is not pollinized by them, although the plant is considered reliably self-fertile. Highly acidic soils and regular moisture keep the plant happy and the berries plump and juicy.

Cold Hardy to USDA Zone: 6

Mature Height:  5′ (Medium)

Sun: Full Sun

Ripening Time: Midseason/August

Pollination: Partially Self Fertile; Pollinized by Rabbiteye Varieties

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