Bushel & Berry® Midnight Cascade® Bush
Vaccinium corymbosum 'FC12-187'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Bushel & Berry® Midnight Cascade® Bush
Plant Highlights
Bushel & Berry® Midnight Cascade® Bush highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
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Growing Zones 5-9
Trailing Bushel & Berry® Midnight Cascade® Blueberry Bush
- 450 Chill Hours
- Abundant Harvest
- Very Dark Blue Berries
- Healthy Superfruit
- Hint of Vanilla Flavor
- Darling Option for Balconies and Patios
- Masses of Flower Power
- Pretty Flowers are White and Bell-Shaped
- Red Fall Color
- "Spiller" Features Cascading Branches and Trailing Habit
- Self Pollinating Blueberry Plant, Add Several for Larger Crops
- Tolerant of Urban Conditions
Summertime begs for sweetly trailing hanging baskets, doesn't it? Fill your baskets with these highly ornamental flowering plants...and you'll gain a harvest of great-tasting blueberries in summer and fall.
Highly aromatic Bushel & Berry® Midnight Cascade® Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum 'FC12-187’ PP# 32,185) berries can be hand-picked for fresh eating. Hints of vanilla will make your smoothie taste incredible!
Edible landscaping is a great idea, especially when the plants are as pretty as Midnight Cascade. In spring, the length of each trailing branch sports a bell-shaped bloom that glistens like white moonstone.
People adore the lovely pale blooms, and this modern Blueberry cultivar truly delivers. You will be so pleased to watch a plethora of butterflies come visit to gather nectar from this thoughtful choice.
Gift yourself the experience of growing your own delicious fruit in a hanging basket Blueberry. These perennial shrubs can be overwintered and come back again year after year.
Gift your loved ones this exceptional experience, too! Pot them up in special baskets with a bag of Nature Hills Root Booster for a very welcome present.
Pluck the ripe fruit for your morning muesli! It's so fun to watch the developing harvest and gain sustenance from your homegrown berry bushes.
The foliage has hints of red and darkens in the fall weather. The showy display keeps on coming; turning deep red for fall color most years.
You'll want to place your order for our limited inventory of Midnight Cascade Blueberry right away. This will be a very popular plant each year!
How to Use Bushel & Berry® Midnight Cascade® Blueberry in the Landscape
Add several of these cunning fruiting bushes in a curated collection of hanging baskets in a sunny spot on your balcony. Adjust the hanging heights for a clustered, designer look.
Achieve high style with minimal effort by using a uniform series of Midnight Cascade Blueberry baskets. Hang them equidistant from each other along the entire span of your balcony or porch.
You can also consider these as "Spillers" around the edge of enormous planters for your terrace or patio. Try a pair flanking either side of your outdoor dining room as a mischievous accent designed to make your guests smile.
These low bushes could even cover ground for you. Plant them 18 inches apart on center near the edge of your mixed planting beds for a hard-working groundcover.
Blueberries need acidic soil to develop fruit with a soil pH below 5.5. Watch our YouTube videos and check out the Garden Blog for a lot more information on care tips and tricks.
In areas with alkaline soil, keep Midnight Cascade as potted plants in ericaceous soil mixes designed for "Acid Lovers". Ensure your hanging baskets have good drainage holes!
Feed your Midnight Cascade a slow-release fertilizer for fruiting plants according to the directions. Use the listed application rate to avoid overfeeding.
#ProPlantTips for Care
Place your Midnight Cascade Blueberries in full sun. Ensure they receive at least six hours of sunlight a day, and ensure they have plenty of good air circulation.
Blueberries also must have consistent hydration as a key to success, especially during fruit production. Because municipal water can be alkaline, you might consider capturing pH neutral rainwater.
Prune to shape in late winter, if needed. Trim just above swelling buds at a 45-degree angle, using clean garden snips.
Include these popular, compact shrubs into your summer landscape! We'd simply encourage you to hurry...as people across the country are searching for Midnight Cascade Blueberry.
