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Myrtillier Goutte Bleue - Vaccinum cylindraceum

Vaccinium cylindraceum Goutte Bleuef® 'Blautropf'
Azores Blueberry

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It arrived in good condition, planted immediately. Now we must wait patiently for the young plant.

jean-marc, 23/05/2023

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A compact blueberry bush (approximately 1m in height and 60cm in width), featuring small semi-evergreen foliage in winter and lovely dark pink flowering that gives way to clusters of small elongated blue-black droplet-shaped fruits with a refreshing flavour. Flowers and fruits mingle for an extended period on this bush, which is as decorative as it is fruitful. Like other blueberry bushes, 'Goutte Bleue' thrives in partial shade, in an acidic and well-drained substrate that remains moist. A self-fertile variety. Its fruits can be eaten raw, or used in jams, jellies, pies... This small-sized variety is ideal for container cultivation.
Flavour
Sour
Height at maturity
1 m
Spread at maturity
60 cm
Exposure
Partial shade
Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to October
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Description

This astonishing Bilberry (Vaccinium cylindraceum) 'Goutte Blue' (Blautropf) is truly unique. A descendant of the Azorean bilberry, it has been selected for its compact habit as well as its ornamental qualities, making this bush well-suited to pot cultivation and small gardens. This new variety retains its foliage more or less throughout winter, displays beautiful autumn colours, and flowers from spring to summer, with clusters of long, dark pink flowers that give way to small, drop-shaped blue-black berries. The flowers and berries create a lovely colour combination until late summer. 'Goutte Bleue' is compact, decorative, easy to grow in non-calcareous soil, and requires minimal maintenance. Its small, elongated berries are delicious and refreshing.

The Bilberry belongs to the Ericaceae family, alongside heathers and rhododendrons. Vaccinium cylindraceum, native to the high-altitude forests of the Azores archipelago, is far less known than the commonly cultivated Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum), grown for its abundant and high-quality fruit. This bush is less cold-hardy (though still tolerating -12/-14°C) but has the advantage of retaining its foliage more easily in winter and offering a long, decorative flowering period. It thrives in acidic, non-calcareous soil, in partial shade, such as morning sun.

The 'Goutte Blue' (Blautropf) cultivar, more compact than the wild species, forms a dense, rounded bush with an upright habit, reaching an average height of 1m with a spread of 60cm. Its stems are yellowish, bearing small, lanceolate, pointed leaves with dentate edges. Their colour shifts from spring and summer green to yellow and orange under cold conditions, persisting on the branches if winter is not too harsh. Flowering occurs repeatedly from late May to September, with long, vivid dark pink bell-shaped flowers (1cm long), clustered in pendulous clusters at the stem tips and leaf axils. Pollinated by insects, these flowers produce numerous dark blue to blackish, elongated, pruinose berries, which ripen from August to October. Harvesting is staggered based on fruit ripeness. The berries are firm with a tangy flavour. Bilberries are low in calories but highly nutritious, rich in vitamins A, B, and C, calcium, and iron. They contain pigments (anthocyanins) that improve night vision. Enjoy them fresh, in juices, jams, jellies, sorbets, or baked goods (pies, muffins, etc.). The berries keep for about ten days after picking and can be frozen for longer storage.

The 'Goutte Bleue' Bilberry does not require another bush, whether of the same or a different variety, to bear fruit. On terraces, balconies, patios, or in small urban gardens, it makes a truly charming bush, as decorative as it is delicious. In the garden, it blends beautifully into heathland beds alongside dwarf rhododendrons, Japanese azaleas, andromedas, heathers, and Mayberries. In large pots: monitor watering (using non-calcareous water) and fertilise regularly.

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Plant habit

Height at maturity 1 m
Spread at maturity 60 cm
Growth rate normal

Fruit

Fruit colour blue
Fruit diameter 1 cm
Flavour Sour
Use Table, Jam, Patisserie, Cooking
Harvest time August to October

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time June to August
Inflorescence Cluster
Flower size 1 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Vaccinium

Species

cylindraceum

Cultivar

Goutte Bleuef® 'Blautropf'

Family

Ericaceae

Other common names

Azores Blueberry

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference896641

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Planting and care

The ideal time to plant the Blue Drop Blueberry bush is in autumn (in regions that are not too cold) or any time of year outside of frost and heatwaves. This bush should be planted in full sun (but not scorching) in the north of France (east-facing, filtered sunlight) and must be in partial shade in the south. Choose a spot sheltered from cold winds, as its hardiness ranges from -12 to -15°C at peak for a mature and well-established plant. If planting multiple young plants, space them 60 cm apart in all directions.

Plant it in very acidic soil (pH between 4 and 5.5), incorporating pure heather soil or a mix of regular soil and turf, along with well-decomposed bark compost. The collar (junction point between the trunk and roots) should sit level with the soil. Firm the soil and water generously with non-calcareous water. In slightly calcareous soil, dig a hole at least 50 to 60 cm deep, line the edges with garden felt, place a 10 cm layer of non-calcareous gravel at the bottom, then fill with a mix of compost and heather soil, enriched with compost.

The soil should remain moist but not waterlogged: the plant can tolerate moderate drought but dislikes stagnant moisture. If watering is necessary, use non-calcareous and non-chlorinated water (such as collected rainwater). Mulch the base with shredded bark, straw, or fern leaves. A protective filament may be useful if birds become too greedy during harvest. In spring, apply a layer of well-rotted compost annually. The Blueberry bush is rarely affected by diseases or pests.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to October

Intended location

Suitable for Woodland edge
Type of use Edge of border, Container, Orchard
Hardiness Hardy down to -12°C (USDA zone 8a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 3 per m2
Exposure Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), well-draining, acidic, sandy

Care

Pruning instructions For the first three years, allow the bush to grow naturally. Remove the old wood (branches that have fruited for 3 years) every year at the end of winter. If formative pruning is needed, it is best to carry it out in summer, just after the harvest. The fruits appear on 2-year-old branches and become scarce on branches that are 3 years or older.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March, September
Soil moisture Tolerant
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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