Blueberry ‘Blue Dessert’ is a compact and productive blueberry variety grown for its sweet, juicy berries and excellent garden performance. Producing generous crops of delicious blue fruits, ‘Blue Dessert’ is perfect for fresh eating, desserts, smoothies, baking, and healthy snacking straight from the bush.
This attractive deciduous shrub also provides ornamental value throughout the seasons, with delicate white spring flowers, lush green summer foliage, and rich red-orange autumn colour. Its compact habit makes it ideal for containers, patios, raised beds, and smaller gardens.
Key Features
- Sweet, juicy blueberries with excellent flavour
- Compact and productive variety
- Ideal for fresh eating and desserts
- Attractive white spring flowers
- Beautiful autumn foliage colour
- Perfect for containers and patio growing
Growing Information
Blueberry ‘Blue Dessert’ thrives in moist, well-drained acidic soil in full sun or partial shade. Use ericaceous compost for container planting or where garden soils are alkaline. Keep plants well watered during dry weather to encourage healthy growth and abundant fruiting.
Mature Size
- Height: 1–1.5m
- Spread: 1–1.2m
Position
- Full sun or partial shade
- Acidic, well-drained soil
- Hardy and suitable for containers
