Sunshine Blue Blueberry
Vaccinium x 'Sunshine Blue' (Southern Highbush)
Hot pink flowers fade to white and yield abundant crops of large tangy fruit with as few as 150 hours of chill. A contained, semi-dwarf shrub good for large tubs. Self pollinating but best yields when planted with another variety. Semi-evergreen.
| Key feature: | Edible |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 10 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Semi-dwarf shrub 3 to 4 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Compact |
| Flower attribute: | Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Edible, Low Chill Requirement, Ornamental Berries |
| Landscape use: | Container |
| Flower color: | Pink |
| Blooms: | Late spring |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 2174 |
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Care Information
Provide an acidic, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season to maintain a deep, extensive root system. Before new growth begins, prune off twiggy growth, leaving only main stems to prevent overbearing; feed with an acidic fertilizer.
Hot pink flowers fade to white and yield abundant crops of large tangy fruit with as few as 150 hours of chill. A contained, semi-dwarf shrub good for large tubs. Self pollinating but best yields when planted with another variety. Semi-evergreen.
Care Information
Provide an acidic, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season to maintain a deep, extensive root system. Before new growth begins, prune off twiggy growth, leaving only main stems to prevent overbearing; feed with an acidic fertilizer.
| Key feature: | Edible |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 10 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Semi-dwarf shrub 3 to 4 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Compact |
| Flower attribute: | Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Edible, Low Chill Requirement, Ornamental Berries |
| Landscape use: | Container |
| Flower color: | Pink |
| Blooms: | Late spring |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 2174 |
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