Flamingo

Vaccinium corymbosum Flamingo ('Hoogi045')
  • A hybrid of the well-known Bluecrop variety, it originated as a random seedling.
  • Its compact, bushy habit grows to approximately 80-100 cm tall and 70 cm wide.
  • Young shoots are intensely pink, then gradually, as the leaves mature, they turn a mottled, dark green. Initially, the growths may not show any pink hues, but over time they develop, creating a truly unique plant. In autumn, the leaves turn red.
  • White flowers appear in spring. Although it is self-pollinating, it yields best when grown alongside other blueberries (e.g., Legacy or Polaris).
  • An early variety, the fruit appears in July. The fruit is typical of the species, sweet and tasty.
  • It can be grown in small gardens or pots due to its attractive foliage, and the fruit is an added bonus.
  • Frost-resistant to -22°C.