Vaccinium corymbosum 'Aurora'
Extremely cold-tolerant and an excellent choice for northern growers.
A very late-season ripener, 'Aurora' begins to ripen its medium-large sized delicious fruit at the end of August and will continue producing until the first fall frost.
Berry flavor is tart/sweet & is an excellent choice for baking, jams/jellies, and more.
Self-fertile, but will produce more fruit when paired with another late blooming variety, such as 'Legacy' or 'Elliott'
Specs:
- Soil & Growing Needs: Blueberries a sunny to mostly sunny site with well-drained, acidic soil that is rich in organic matter.
Apply a few inches of mulch after planting and keep well-watered, especially throughout the summer months & periods of drought.
- Cold-Hardiness: -30° F.
- Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile, but plant two or more compatible varieties for increased fruit production.
- Bearing Age: now - 1 season
- Size at Maturity: 4-5 ft. in height and spread.
- Bloom Time: April-May
- Ripening Time: Late August (Late Variety)
- Care: Treat the same as you would for other blueberries in your area.