BLUEBERRY TOP HAT / TOP HAT BLUEBERRY

BLUEBERRY ‘TOP HAT’ / TOP HAT BLUEBERRY

Compact, Dwarf Variety with Sweet, Flavorful Berries
Blueberry ‘Top Hat’ is a compact, dwarf variety that produces small, but sweet and flavorful berries. Ideal for container gardening, small spaces, or as an ornamental plant, this variety is perfect for gardeners with limited space. Despite its small size, ‘Top Hat’ delivers high yields of delicious blueberries in mid to late summer. With its attractive white flowers in spring and colorful fall foliage, this variety is as beautiful as it is productive.

Why Choose Blueberry ‘Top Hat’?

Comparison: ‘Top Hat’ is a perfect choice for small gardens or patios due to its compact size. It produces a high yield of sweet berries in a small space, unlike larger blueberry varieties. It also offers a longer growing season, with an extended period of fruit-bearing.

Companions: While ‘Top Hat’ is self-pollinating, planting it alongside other varieties like ‘Sunshine Blue’ or ‘Mini Blues’ will improve fruit size and yield. It works well in mixed borders or container gardens alongside other small ornamental plants.

Key Features:

Compact Size: Reaches a height of 30–45 cm, making it ideal for containers, small spaces, or as a low-growing border plant.

Sweet, Flavorful Berries: Produces small, sweet berries that are perfect for fresh eating, baking, or preserves.

Extended Harvest: Enjoy blueberries from mid to late summer, offering a long harvest season.

Ornamental Appeal: ‘Top Hat’ has attractive white flowers in spring and vibrant red foliage in the fall, adding beauty to your garden throughout the year.

Self-Pollinating: This variety is self-pollinating, making it easy to grow on its own, although planting alongside another blueberry variety can improve yield and berry size.

Specifications:

Harvest Time: Mid to late summer.
Plant Size: 30–45 cm tall (compact).
Hardiness: Zone 5–8.

Blueberry ‘Top Hat’ is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a compact, high-yielding variety that thrives in small spaces or containers. Its sweet berries, extended harvest, and ornamental value make it a versatile and beautiful addition to any garden.