Yes, as long as the products are within the dimensions and weight stipulated by CTT, with the exception of fresh flowers, which are only available for delivery in the Lisbon region.
Vaccinium corymbosum is the most widely cultivated blueberry species in the world, and Portugal offers some of the best climate conditions for growing blueberries, especially in the Central and Northern regions. The fruit changes color as it ripens, turning from green to its characteristic blue. Planting should be done in winter (it’s perfectly possible to grow blueberries in deep pots or planters using acidic substrate on a balcony or terrace). Harvest time can vary slightly, but usually occurs from April to September. Blueberries can be eaten fresh, added to cereal, yogurt, smoothies, and pancakes, or used to make jams.
Scientific name: Vaccinium corymbosum
Common names: Blueberry
Family: Ericaceae
Origin: Europe and North America
Category: Outdoor plant
Approximate height: 60cm
Diameter: 14cm
CUIDADOS
Light: Thrives in full sun or partial shade (direct morning or afternoon sun).
Temperature: Withstands temperatures down to –30 °C, ideal for cold climates with distinct winters.
Watering: Prefers slightly moist but well-drained soil. Keep the top of the substrate slightly moist, especially in warmer months, as it doesn’t tolerate dry spells well. In summer, a good watering technique is to place water in a saucer and let the plant absorb it all, refilling only when the saucer is completely dry. However, be careful not to overwater to avoid root rot (and remove the saucer in winter because rain will cause water to stagnate and lead to waterlogging).
Pruning: Blueberry bushes should be pruned every year; the best time is in winter during the dormant phase. For a better harvest, remove all dry branches and clear useless twigs from the center of the plant to promote airflow and light penetration.
Soil: Rich in organic matter, well-drained, with an acidic pH (use substrate for acidophilic plants).
Not Pet Friendly: The plant’s leaves are toxic to pets (although the fruit – blueberries – is safe).
Fun Fact: Blueberries are high in antioxidants, helping to prevent cardiovascular disease, tumors, nervous system disorders, and aging-related processes.
WARNING! Representative photo – the image shown is of a specimen in stock at the time the product was added to the online catalog and is for reference only. A planta fornecida será similar à da foto sendo que, dependendo da fase do ciclo vegetativo em que se encontre, poderá variar na forma, aparência ou tamanho (ex: outra tonalidade de folha, com ou sem flor/fruto, etc). A altura referida inclui o vaso plástico que se vê na fotografia.
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Yes, as long as the products are within the dimensions and weight stipulated by CTT, with the exception of fresh flowers, which are only available for delivery in the Lisbon region.
Yes, in the Lisbon area, as long as the order and payment are made by 2pm/ 3pm (depending on the postcode of the address).
Outside the greater Lisbon area, deliveries are made on the following day, provided there are no setbacks, we are not in a special season, and as long as orders are placed and paid for by 2pm the day before the delivery date.
Yes, Saturday and Sunday deliveries are available in greater Lisbon, as long as they are received and paid for by 2pm/ 3pm (depending on the postal code of the address).
Deliveries in mainland Portugal are available on Saturday mornings, provided they are received and paid for by 2pm the day before delivery (there are postcodes that may not be covered, in which case the system will not accept Saturday deliveries).
Our deliveries are made nationwide by CTT, there are postcodes outside the Lisbon region that are not covered for Saturday deliveries. The work carried out by our florists is only available in the greater Lisbon area.
No, we don't have this service at the moment.
No, we don't have this service at the moment.
No, the delivery time is counted from the moment we receive confirmation of payment for the order.
No, there are products that due to their size, weight or fragility are only available for collection at one of our garden centres: Lisbon-Campo Grande, Sintra-Quinta da Eira near the Linhó roundabout and Fernão Ferro- E.N. 378, Km 7 (Av. 23 de Julho de 1933).
No, deliveries are available nationwide (no deliveries to the islands are planned at the moment), with the exception of fresh flowers.
To ensure that you receive our florists' work in the best conditions (bouquets, fresh flower arrangements, as well as wreaths, palms and other funeral arrangements), these products are only available for delivery in the greater Lisbon area.
Shipping is free for purchases over 50 euros. All other purchases have a delivery charge of 6.5 euros
Yes, for purchases over 50 euros.
Due to the fragility of the products, shipping is done by CTT manually (not mechanised).
Yes, you can choose to have your purchased products picked up at one of our 3 Garden Centres, free of charge.
Once the order has been dispatched by our services, the system sends an email to the address provided by the customer, with the dispatch number of CTT, our distribution partner, so that you can track the order.
To ensure that you receive the products in the best condition, only one delivery is planned. We suggest that you choose a day and time when someone will be at home to receive the parcel, provide a phone number to contact you and put any information you find useful in the comments.
We don't have this option available.
Please send us an email describing the error or damaged product, preferably including a photo, as well as a direct contact, so that we can proceed with the analysis of the complaint and find a solution.
You can track the product you have purchased using the number provided in the email you receive after you have placed your order and paid for it, or call T. 217 826 660 (online shop support) so that we can check with our distribution partner, CTT, what is happening with the parcel in question.
You must send the product back, paying the shipping costs, ensuring that it is in the condition in which it was received, or deliver it to the Garden Centre where you picked it up, so that the product can be returned and the purchase price refunded; shipping costs will not be refunded.
This option is not available.