Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs
Pink Lemonade blueberry
Vaccinium hybrid 'Pink Lemonade'
Pink Lemonade is a deciduous blueberry with spring flowers and berries that ripen pink, giving an edible planting an unusual harvest color. Its upright shrub generally reaches about 4 to 5 feet tall and wide, so leave room to pick around it or place it in a fruiting hedge. Full sun supports the best crop; partial shade may reduce it. Like other blueberries, it needs acidic, moist, well-drained soil, mulch, and irrigation during dry spells. It can set fruit on its own, but a compatible rabbiteye blueberry nearby may increase berry size and yield. In Southwest Washington, consider local winter cold before planting.
Ask about this plantAt a glance
- Mature height
- About 4–5 feet
- Mature spread
- About 4–5 feet
- Light
- Full sun; partial shade reduces fruiting
- Hardiness
- Generally USDA Zone 6 and warmer
The right plant, the right place
Make room for something good.
Pink berries make this blueberry useful in an edible planting or fruiting hedge. Leave access around the shrub for picking and pruning.
Where to plant
Choose a sunny spot with room for its mature spread. Partial shade is possible, though the crop may be smaller.
Through the seasons
Spring flowers precede berries that ripen pink. Pollinators visit the flowers, while birds may take fruit near harvest.
Southwest Washington gardens
Give it a good start.
Pacific Northwest guidance includes Pink Lemonade for home gardens, with the strongest regional fit in milder areas. Southwest Washington gardeners should account for local winter cold.
Soil, drainage & water
Plant in acidic, organic, moist, well-drained soil. Maintain mulch and water regularly through dry weather.
A little care goes a long way
Growing well, season after season.
Mulch to help retain moisture and irrigate during dry spells. Prune older canes to renew productive growth; a nearby rabbiteye blueberry can improve crop size and quantity.
Know what to look for
Common growing concerns.
Symptoms can have more than one cause. These notes are a starting point for observing your plant and improving its growing conditions.
Bird damage
Berries disappear or show pecking near harvest.
Help your plant thrive
Cover ripening fruit with bird netting if harvest matters to you.
Spotted wing drosophila
Ripening berries soften or contain small larvae.
Help your plant thrive
Monitor ripening berries and remove damaged fruit promptly. Consult regional pest guidance before treatment.
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