{"product_id":"vaccinium-cor-polaris-blueberry","title":"Blueberry: 'Polaris' 1Gal (Bl)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"511\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"54\"\u003ePolaris Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Polaris’)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact, highbush blueberry variety prized for its early fruiting and cold-hardiness. It forms a dense, upright shrub with deep green leaves that take on a reddish-purple hue in the fall. In spring, it produces delicate white-pink bell-shaped flowers, followed by clusters of medium-sized, firm, sweet-tart berries that ripen early in the season. The shrub maintains a tidy, bushy habit, making it suitable for smaller gardens and container growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"556\"\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically grows 3–4 feet (0.9–1.2 m) tall with a similar spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"695\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"639\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6–8 hours daily) for best fruit production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"758\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic, well-draining soil with a pH of 4.5–5.5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"854\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"774\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent moisture; avoid waterlogging. Mulching helps retain soil moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"963\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"869\"\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual pruning in late winter to remove old or weak branches and encourage vigorous growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"984\"\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use acidic fertilizers designed for blueberries or azaleas in early spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003eCold Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy to USDA zones 3–7, tolerates very cold winters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sherwood Greenhouse and Gardencentre Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39295057068087,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/3306\/8855\/products\/BlueberryPolaris.jpg?v=1629830649","url":"https:\/\/sherwood-greenhouse-and-gardencentre-ltd.myshopify.com\/products\/vaccinium-cor-polaris-blueberry","provider":"Sherwood Greenhouse and Garden Centre Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}