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daveandtara · Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 9:14 pm Post subject: happy krissmass to meeeeee.......

big bruv turned up tonight with our prezzies.....two blueberry bushes Shocked

one is called 'blue jay' and described as 'very vigorous' it fruits in summer.
The second is called 'elliott' and has wine red stems. It produces 'very large, tangy flavoursome berries' late in autumn Laughing

I am a very happy bunny Laughing

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wardy · Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 11:24 pm Post subject:

aw, well done you. they like acid soil by the way Very Happy

I have one from my bro too and I've got it in a pot til I can plant it at the plot

Can't wait for the harvest Very Happy

frenchchique · Joined: 22 Sep 2006 Posts: 3499 Location: Kent

You lucky, lucky bunnies Cool

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reedos · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 5:08 am Post subject:

If you've not got acid soil Tara stick them in big pots with ericaceous compost - they'll be more than happy Very Happy

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daveandtara · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 11:48 am Post subject:

I don't think my soil is acid Confused

is there any way of knowing without doing a ph test? (there are no hydrangers in my garden to tell me Rolling Eyes

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but I understand that chucking my old pennies round the base of the plant will help Laughing

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wardy · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 3:28 pm Post subject:

have a neb round at what other folk are growing. Camelias and rhodos are also a good clue.

Flowerlady · Joined: 15 Jan 2006 Posts: 3359 Location: Herts

yay!! I've got one too ... going to get a second as soon as I can get to the nursery. Mine is sunshine blue, the one I want is Herbert.

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daveandtara · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 9:37 pm Post subject:

ooh! Ta Flo Very Happy

doesn't mention pennies though does it? Laughing

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