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Chanticleer is a fruit shrub belonging to the species of highbush blueberry with very early and abundant fruiting. The fruits are very large, about 25 mm in diameter. The site should be sunny, sheltered from the wind, and the soil should be well-drained. Blueberries prefer acidic soil. They like a lot of moisture, but do not tolerate waterlogging.
This is a moderately growing variety. Chanticleer is a fruit shrub belonging to the species of highbush blueberry with very early and abundant fruiting. The fruits are very large, about 25 mm in diameter. The berries appear and ripen over a longer period. Thanks to their firmness, they store and transport very well. The shoots are stiff and upright, with very vigorous growth. The variety is recommended for fresh consumption, freezing, and processing.
Use: A valued variety due to its firm fruits, which transport very well. Recommended for fresh consumption, freezing, and processing. Frost resistance up to -28 °C. After a few hours of cooling, the berries become more aromatic. Self-fertile variety, does not require pollinators. Moderately vigorous growth, stiff shoots; shrubs grow up to 130–160 cm in height.
Flowering and fruiting: Blooms late, after spring frosts. Flowers are white or pink. Very productive variety, fruits ripen at the beginning of July. Large, round berries with light blue color, beautiful and durable bloom, and firm skin; aromatic, sweet-wine flavor, loose clusters, small stem scar. Leaves are fairly large, elliptical, leathery, dark green, strongly veined, and glossy.
Care: Prefers sunny, wind-protected locations. Soil should be permeable, light, fertile, with a pH of 3.5–4, and slightly moist. Mulching around the shrub with sawdust or conifer bark is beneficial.