Herbert' is a mid-season, fast-growing, reliable variety that has superb autumn colour. It is known for its excellent flavour. It has a vigorous upright habit and requires another blueberry for cross pollination. Any other variety from our shop will work as a pollination partner. Growing Details: Common Name: Herbert blueberry Genus: Vaccinium Species: corymbosum Cultivar: 'Herbert' Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade Hardiness: H4 (-10 to -5) Soil type: Well-drained/light, Acidic, Moist, Sandy Height: 150cm Spread: 150cm Description: Blueberries are North American fruits, gaining in popularity in gardens, especially those on acidic soils. Elsewhere the bushes must be grown in large containers of ericaceous, lime-free, compost. They are decorative plants, especially in autumn, and may be grown in shrub borders. The secret of success is lavish annual feeding, with plenty of water, preferably rainwater, in summer.