Blueberry 'Patriot'

Blueberry ‘Patriot’ (Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Patriot’) is a vigorous highbush cultivar prized for its early– to mid-season crop of large, firm, light-blue berries that are easy to pick. In late spring it’s smothered in delicate white blossoms, followed by glossy green foliage that often turns fiery red in autumn. Thriving in full sun on well-drained, acidic soil (pH 4.5–5.5), it reaches 1.2–1.5 m tall and wide. Hardy in Canadian zones 3–7, it’s self-pollinating but benefits from nearby cultivars for even heavier yields.

Key Features
• Botanical name: Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Patriot’
• Common name: Blueberry ‘Patriot’
• Hardiness zones: Canada Zone 3–7
• Exposure: Full sun for best fruit colour and flavour
• Soil: Acidic (pH 4.5–5.5), well-drained; enrich with organic matter
• Height: 1.2–1.5 m (4–5 ft)
• Width: 1.2–1.5 m (4–5 ft)
• Foliage: Glossy green leaves with vibrant red fall colour
• Bloom colour: White blossoms in late spring
• Fruit: Large, light-blue berries; sweet-tart flavour; harvest July–August
• Maintenance: Moderate; annual pruning of older canes in late winter
• Advantages: Early harvest; easy-to-pick fruit; exceptional cold hardiness; ornamental spring blooms and autumn foliage