Sunshine Blue Blueberry
Vaccinium x 'Sunshine Blue' (Southern Highbush)
Pronunciation: vak-SIN-ee-um
SKU #02174
| Description | One of the best for mild-winter areas, a low-chill selection perfect for small gardens or large patio tubs. Blue-green foliage and showy pink to white flowers provide ornamental value, followed by an abundant crop of fruit. Self-fruiting, but yields best when planted with another variety. Recommended winter chill: 150 hours. Deciduous. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Late spring |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing, semi-dwarf shrub; reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall and wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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| Special Features | Low Chill Requirement, Edible, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
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| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Magnolia (Magnolia); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia); Bayberry (Myrica); Camellia (Camellia) |
| Care | Provide rich, acidic, well-drained soil. Shelter from harsh, reflected afternoon sun in hot summer areas. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Before new growth begins, prune off twiggy growth, leaving only main stems to prevent overbearing. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-10
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 9
Good to grow!
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Stockton, California 95219 -
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Lodi, California 95242
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