blueberry: Herbert

[norfolklass]

there's an offer in the August GW mag for a free blueberry (free as in £4p&p) variety Herbert.
has anyone heard of this variety, and is it any good?
thanks!

[norfolklass]

[flowerlady]

Buckingham Nurseries say this ...

BLUEBERRY, HERBERT (Vaccinium corymbosum Herbert).  Season of Use: Mid-late Aug.   

Very large dark berries which are considered to be the best flavoured of all varieties. Two different varieties should be planted to improve cross-pollination. Peaty (acid) soil needed. Plant 5ft (150cm) apart.

sounds good  ;) :D

[norfolklass]

excellent, thank you flowerlady ;D
I had a look on the Dorset Blueberry website but couldn't find any info, so that's really helpful!

[flowerlady]

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Flo x

[Amazin]

I bought a 'Herbert' from Buckingham Nurseries earlier in the year - only a baby, but bless its heart it has given me 18 huge blueberries - one for every inch of its height so far....!

;D

[Jeannine]

It is a good one, I have three of these among my blueberries

[norfolklass]

if anyone fancies a 'free' Herbert (£4.34 p&p) just call the Gardeners World Magazine offer on 0870 950 5910 â€" you don't even have to buy the magazine ;D