Dwarf Blueberries and Raspberries
Posted in Gardening Tips on January 1st, 2013 by Sonia Uyterhoeven – Be the first to commentSonia Uyterhoeven is the NYBG‘s Gardener for Public Education.
Rubus idaeus ‘Raspberry Shortcake’
Most of us like our blueberries served in a bowl. Of course, very few of us imagine growing them in a bowl, but that is precisely what modern hybridizers are allowing us to do. I exaggerate when I say bowl–I hope you understand that. But growing blueberries in a container–and a reasonably sized container, at that–is now a reality.
I have been perusing information from growers on the new introductions for 2013 and have found some truly interesting edibles. Fall Creek Farm & Nurseries of Oregon have a new series coming out this year called the BrazelBerries™ collection. The collection consists of two dwarf blueberries and one thornless raspberry which are small enough to comfortably tuck into a container for your patio garden.
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