Blueberry 'Pink Lemonade'

Pink Lemonade Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Pink Lemonade’) is a unique highbush cultivar prized for its ornamental rosy-pink berries that gradually ripen to ivory. In spring it’s cloaked in delicate white-pink blossoms, followed by lush green foliage that often turns vivid red and orange in autumn. Ideal for containers or garden beds, it thrives in full sun on well-drained, acidic soil and delivers both beauty and berries. Hardy in Canadian zones 3–7, it’s self-pollinating but benefits from companion varieties for heavier crops.

Key Features
• Botanical name: Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Pink Lemonade’
• Common name: Pink Lemonade Blueberry
• Hardiness zones: Canada Zone 3–7
• Exposure: Full sun for best fruit colour and flavour
• Soil: Acidic (pH 4.5–5.5), well-drained loam or sandy soil; 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 brilliant red-orange fall colour
• Flower colour: White to pale pink in late spring
• Fruit colour: Rosy-pink turning ivory as berries mature
• Bloom time: Late spring (May–June)
• Harvest time: Mid-summer (July–August)
• Maintenance: Moderate; annual pruning of older canes in late winter
• Advantages: Ornamental pink fruit; dual interest of spring flowers and fall foliage; container-friendly; deer-resistant