Burgundy Lowbush Blueberry — Vaccinium angustifolium 'Burgundy'

Burgundy Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium 'Burgundy') is a dwarf shrub with burgundy-red new foliage that turns green in summer before returning to red-burgundy shades in fall. Clusters of white, urn-shaped flowers appear in late spring, followed by sweet, deep blue berries by midsummer.

This selection of a northeastern North American native species combines edible fruit with seasonal foliage color. Grow in full sun to part sun and rich, moist, acidic, well-drained soil.

Growing details

• Plant type: Dwarf shrub
• Species origin: Northeastern North America
• Mature height: 9–12 inches
• Mature spread: 2–3 feet
• Spacing: Approximately 2.5 feet apart
• Hardiness: USDA zones 2–8
• Light: Full sun to part sun
• Soil: Rich, moist, acidic and well-drained
• Flowers: White, urn-shaped, in late spring
• Fruit: Sweet deep blue berries by midsummer
• Foliage: Burgundy-red in spring, green in summer, and red-burgundy in fall

Care and garden use

Water regularly and mulch to help retain soil moisture. Maintain acidic soil and prune as needed in late winter.

Use as an accent or in grouped plantings, border edges, naturalized areas, woodland gardens, foundation plantings, edible gardens, or containers. Rock-garden sites must meet its moisture and soil needs. Companion options include thyme, strawberry, or raspberry where growing conditions suit each plant.

Plants naturally vary in appearance and may differ from the images shown.