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Vaccinium corymbosum BLUEROMA® 13cm

Name: Vaccinium corymbosum BLUEROMA® 13cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: VacBlueRoma13cm
Price: 12.9 EUR
Availability: InStock

€12,90

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Aromatic highbush blueberry · upright habit · early-August harvest

Vaccinium corymbosum BLUEROMA®

A fruit plant with a name that has already reserved its place at breakfast 🫐

Family: Ericaceae · Pot diameter: 13cm · organically grown · Height: approximately 45cm

Intense wild-blueberry aroma
Large dark berries
Strong upright shrub
Very good winter hardiness

Vaccinium corymbosum BLUEROMA® is the blueberry for anyone who puts flavour first: large dark berries combine concentrated sweetness with an intense aroma recalling small woodland fruit. The strong upright shrub maintains a clean elegant habit, fills with berries in early August and reaches a substantial size without becoming unruly. Fresh from the bush, BLUEROMA® offers the deep aromatic experience often missing from ordinary large berries, making every handful feel distinctly special.

Place it in a large container near a seating area or use its upright shape in an ericaceous border. Spring flowers, blue fruit and red to yellow autumn foliage create successive displays in the same spot.

What makes it special

BLUEROMA® was selected for aroma, combining that intensity with large fruit and strong upright growth.

Aroma beyond size

The large berry retains wild-blueberry character rather than becoming merely sweet and neutral.

Early-August harvest

It ripens in the window between mid-season and very late cultivars.

Clean upright habit

Strong stems grow upwards, keeping fruit accessible and well lit.

Why you will love it: Every fully ripe berry proves that generous size and genuine aroma can exist together.

In the garden & on the terracePositioning & plant combinationsA sunny acidic bed or large container near a path for easy morning picking.

Planting position

Ideal position

Give full sun in cooler areas or morning sun with afternoon shade in hot climates. Allow the upright shrub free airflow.

Colour & compatibility

Compatible combinations

Camellia, sweet box and woodland grass create an elegant acidic composition with year-round interest.

Camellia sasanqua — Autumn flowers continue the season after harvest ends.
Sarcococca confusa — Winter fragrance and glossy evergreen foliage fill the lower layer.
Luzula sylvatica — Soft evergreen clumps keep the front of the acidic bed cool.

Care at a glance

Light

Sun or bright partial shade; good light strengthens sweetness and aroma.

Water

Even moisture with low-mineral water, without waterlogging.

Climate & hardiness

Very good winter hardiness, around −25°C in the ground, with root protection in containers.

Safety

Wash fully ripe fruit before eating.

Detailed careComplete care guideSoil, watering, support, feeding and cultivar-specific prevention.

Acid soil

Plant only in ericaceous compost at about pH 4.5–5.5. In lime-rich ground, use a large container so roots remain in the correct conditions.

Watering

Water as the surface begins to dry, preferably with rainwater or another low-mineral source. Never allow the root ball to dry completely.

Shape & airflow

Retain 6–8 strong upright stems and remove low or crossing laterals. Support is usually unnecessary.

Feeding

In spring use an ericaceous feed according to its label. Small regular doses are safer than one heavy application.

Summer care

Keep roots cool with pine bark and protect the container from fierce reflected heat. Foliage needs light, while roots must not overheat.

Prevent problems

Maintain acidic pH, thin a crowded interior and pick at peak aroma so overripe berries do not remain.

From flower to basketFruiting & harvestSimple guidance on pollination, ripening, picking and protecting the crop.

Pollination

It is largely self-fertile. A second highbush cultivar with overlapping bloom often improves size and uniformity.

When it ripens

Large dark berries usually ripen in early August over several pickings.

How to harvest

Wait until the whole berry is deep blue and strongly aromatic. Pick by gently rolling it into the palm without pressure.

Fruit protection

Install netting before the first berries turn blue and make it easy to open for frequent checks of aromatic ripeness.

After planting: maintain even moisture and let upright stems strengthen before beginning gentle renewal.

Clear pruning planHow to prune this fruiting plantLate winter, before flower buds open

When to prune

Late winter, before flower buds open

BLUEROMA® remains upright but needs light around productive laterals. Remove crossing branches, clean low tips and gradually renew one old stem at the base.

Build

Upright framework

Remove only a weak or broken basal stem.

Action: Remove only a weak or broken basal stem.

Retain: Retain the 5–7 strongest upright stems and their tips.

Train

Light and aroma

Cut a branch crossing the centre or shading productive laterals.

Action: Cut a branch crossing the centre or shading productive laterals.

Retain: Retain short well-lit laterals on younger wood.

Renew

Gradual renewal

Remove at the base one old thick stem with little new growth.

Action: Remove at the base one old thick stem with little new growth.

Retain: Retain a strong young basal stem for the next fruiting generation.

New / productive — retainOld or exhausted woodCut point

Clean tools

Use sharp, clean tools suited to the diameter of the wood.

Open upright crown

Aim for clear vertical stems with space around each productive lateral.

Do not do this: Do not level every tip for neatness; this removes many flower buds.

Development over timeHow the plant developsA realistic path from establishment to mature form.

Upright establishment

Strong basal stems rise almost vertically and build a narrow crown.

Aromatic laterals

Short branches on the lit exterior fill with flowers and large berries.

Mature balance

Young and middle-aged stems maintain an open centre and consistent harvest.

Mature habit & dimensions

Mature form in 4–5 years

Height 1.2–1.4mSpread 1–1.2mStrong upright shrub

Mature BLUEROMA® forms clean vertical stems, well-lit short laterals and large dark aromatic berries.

Form through the seasons

White spring flowers · fruit in early August

Northern highbushLowbush ancestryAbout 15° Brix

SpringWhite bells open on well-lit short laterals.

Early AugustLarge dark berries fill the upright crown and reach peak aroma.

Degrees Brix measures dissolved solids in juice, mainly sugars. Perceived flavour also depends on acids and volatile aromas.

What to expect after planting: Strong basal stems rise almost vertically and build a narrow crown.

History & originCultivar originFrom ‘Darrow’ to the Lubera Edibles collection for home gardens.

The story of BLUEROMA® is linked to ‘Darrow’: Lubera Edibles lists it as “Blueroma® (Darrow)” in its collection for home gardens. This record connects the trade designation with an already named cultivar.

Behind it lies the broader history of cultivated North American blueberries. In the early twentieth century, selection and crossing of wild plants laid the foundations for the large-fruited cultivars familiar today.

Within the Lubera collection, BLUEROMA® stands out for its very large, dark berries, combining sweetness, gentle acidity and a pronounced aroma. Its harvest usually begins in August.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific details nobody asked forBotanical detail behind the plant's appearance and behaviour

Flowers that release pollen through vibration

In blueberries, heavy, sticky pollen is held inside the anthers. Bumblebees vibrate their flight muscles while gripping the flower, shaking pollen out. It clings to their bodies and can reach the stigma of the next flower they visit: this is buzz pollination.

What degrees Brix measure

A refractometer estimates dissolved solids from the way light bends through the juice. The indicative value of around 15° Brix for BLUEROMA® mainly describes sugar concentration; acidity is measured separately and affects how sweet the fruit tastes.

Frequently asked questions

Six practical answers for choosing, growing, harvesting and pruning this exact cultivar.

01Does it need another plant?

It is largely self-fertile. A second highbush cultivar with overlapping bloom often improves size and uniformity.

02How large does it become?

1.2–1.4m high and approximately 1–1.2m wide, with the habit described above.

03Is it suitable for a container?

Yes, in a container of at least 45–55 litres with ericaceous compost and room for the upright crown.

04When is the fruit picked?

In early August, once berries are deep blue, strongly aromatic and fall easily into the palm.

05How do I recognise peak aroma?

A ripe berry smells clearly before tasting, releases without pressure and has a sweet finish without green sharpness.

06When should it be pruned?

In late winter, thinning crossing branches and gradually renewing one old basal stem.

Vaccinium corymbosum BLUEROMA® 13cm

Vaccinium corymbosum BLUEROMA® 13cm

What makes it special

Aroma beyond size

Early-August harvest

Clean upright habit

Ideal position

Compatible combinations

Care at a glance

Light

Water

Climate & hardiness

Safety

Acid soil

Watering

Shape & airflow

Feeding

Summer care

Prevent problems

Pollination

When it ripens

How to harvest

Fruit protection

Upright framework

Light and aroma

Gradual renewal

Clean tools

Open upright crown

Upright establishment

Aromatic laterals

Mature balance

Mature habit & dimensions

Form through the seasons

Flowers that release pollen through vibration

What degrees Brix measure

Frequently asked questions

Vaccinium corymbosum BLUEROMA® 13cm — Care & Tips

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With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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