Sunshine Blue Blueberry
Vaccinium x 'Sunshine Blue' (Southern Highbush)
One of the best low-chill varieties for the south, this semi-dwarf selection is perfect for smaller gardens and ideal for large patio tubs. Blue-green foliage and showy hot pink to white flowers provide great ornamental value, followed by an abundant crop of great tasting fruit. Self fruitful, but yields best when planted with another variety. Recommended chill: 150 hours. Semi-evergreen.
| Key feature: | Low Chill Requirement |
| 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. Benefits from partial afternoon sun in hot, dry summer areas. Before new growth begins, prune off twiggy growth, leaving only main stems to prevent overbearing.
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One of the best low-chill varieties for the south, this semi-dwarf selection is perfect for smaller gardens and ideal for large patio tubs. Blue-green foliage and showy hot pink to white flowers provide great ornamental value, followed by an abundant crop of great tasting fruit. Self fruitful, but yields best when planted with another variety. Recommended chill: 150 hours. Semi-evergreen.
Care Information
Provide an acidic, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season to maintain a deep, extensive root system. Benefits from partial afternoon sun in hot, dry summer areas. Before new growth begins, prune off twiggy growth, leaving only main stems to prevent overbearing.
| Key feature: | Low Chill Requirement |
| 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 |
