Polaris Blueberry Bush

Location: When selecting a site to plant your Blueberry bush, make sure the site has full sun and drains well. The plant grows best in moist soil, not in soggy soil. Blueberry plants require acidic, well-draining soil. When planted in soils with a pH higher than 5.5, blueberry plants do not absorb nutrients adequately and become more susceptible to disease. Blueberry plants contract moisture-related diseases when exposed to humid conditions or standing water.

Although the Polaris Blueberry can be planted any time of the year, it's best to plant in the Spring or Fall, when the climate isn't so hot and dry. Getting adequate moisture is the most important when this shrub is first planted.

In addition to landscape planting, the Polaris Blueberry is also suitable for containers. Make sure to plant it in an area that receives full sun (6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day) and in a container big enough for the shrub to grow and bear fruit.

Planting instructions: Dig a hole with the shovel that is about twice the size of the root ball of the bush. Make sure the hole is the same depth as the container it comes in. When planting more than one blueberry bush, dig holes that are at least five feet apart in rows that are 10 feet apart. Amend the soil from the hole with peat moss. Make sure to thoroughly mix the peat moss with the soil from the hole. Place the Blueberry bush in the hole. Cover the roots with soil-peat moss mix.

Watering: If planted within a container, this shrub will need to be watered more often than if planted directly within a landscape. Otherwise, an average amount of water is sufficient to ensure that soil is moist and well drained. 

The soil surrounding your plant should be moist, but never saturated. Light green leaves can be a sign of over watering, while drooping leaves can be a sign of both over or under watering.

Fertilization: Apply an organic fertilizer once a year.

Weed Control: Hand-pull weeds near the blueberry shrubs. You can damage the shallow root system with garden tools.

Pruning: Prune in late winter after the first frost.

Pollination: This shrub is self-fertile, which means you will get fruit from just one plant.