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Jelly Bean® Blueberry
Vaccinium corymbosum 'ZF06-179' PP #24,662
Pronunciation: vak-SIN-ee-um kor-rim-BOW-sum
SKU #08170
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches only 1 to 2 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | Jelly Bean® has large, flavorful blueberries that taste like sweet homemade blueberry jelly. The foliage has unique, elongated green leaves with highlights of red in cooler climates. Try a mini-hedge along a pathway, in the landscape or in decorative patio containers. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring flowers followed by midsummer fruit. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Edible, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
| Design Ideas | Try accenting a pathway with a mini-hedge of Jelly Bean® or use it to set off larger shrub plantings in the landscape or in patio pots. |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Strawberry (Fragaria); Raspberry (Rubus); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia); Bayberry (Myrica) |
| Care Instructions | 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. Prune annually, removing dead or non-fruiting wood to promote dense growth and berry production. Recommended winter chill: 1,000 hours. |
| History | Jelly Bean® Blueberry is the result of a decades-long breeding program that has focused on finding exciting new berry plants for the home gardener that are simple to grow, exceptionally beautiful, and delicious. Also included in the original collection are Peach Sorbet® blueberry and Raspberry Shortcake® dwarf thornless raspberry. |
Details
| Description | Jelly Bean® has large, flavorful blueberries that taste like sweet homemade blueberry jelly. The foliage has unique, elongated green leaves with highlights of red in cooler climates. Try a mini-hedge along a pathway, in the landscape or in decorative patio containers. Deciduous. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring flowers followed by midsummer fruit. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Edible, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
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| Design Ideas | Try accenting a pathway with a mini-hedge of Jelly Bean® or use it to set off larger shrub plantings in the landscape or in patio pots. |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Strawberry (Fragaria); Raspberry (Rubus); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia); Bayberry (Myrica) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. Prune annually, removing dead or non-fruiting wood to promote dense growth and berry production. Recommended winter chill: 1,000 hours. |
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History
| History | Jelly Bean® Blueberry is the result of a decades-long breeding program that has focused on finding exciting new berry plants for the home gardener that are simple to grow, exceptionally beautiful, and delicious. Also included in the original collection are Peach Sorbet® blueberry and Raspberry Shortcake® dwarf thornless raspberry. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Jelly Bean® Blueberry produce flowers?
Spring flowers followed by midsummer fruit.
Is Jelly Bean® Blueberry evergreen or deciduous?
Jelly Bean® Blueberry is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Jelly Bean® Blueberry?
Jelly Bean® Blueberry is Edible, Compact Form.
How fast does Jelly Bean® Blueberry grow?
Jelly Bean® Blueberry has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Jelly Bean® Blueberry in my landscape?
Jelly Bean® Blueberry is suitable for: Border, Container, Hedge.
How can I use Jelly Bean® Blueberry in my garden design?
Try accenting a pathway with a mini-hedge of Jelly Bean® or use it to set off larger shrub plantings in the landscape or in patio pots.
What color are Jelly Bean® Blueberry flowers?
Jelly Bean® Blueberry produces Pink flowers.
What color is the foliage of Jelly Bean® Blueberry?
Jelly Bean® Blueberry has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Jelly Bean® Blueberry?
Good companion plants for Jelly Bean® Blueberry include: Strawberry (Fragaria); Raspberry (Rubus); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia); Bayberry (Myrica).
How do I care for Jelly Bean® Blueberry?
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. Prune annually, removing dead or non-fruiting wood to promote dense growth and berry production. Recommended winter chill: 1,000 hours.
What is the history of Jelly Bean® Blueberry?
Jelly Bean® Blueberry is the result of a decades-long breeding program that has focused on finding exciting new berry plants for the home gardener that are simple to grow, exceptionally beautiful, and delicious. Also included in the original collection are Peach Sorbet® blueberry and Raspberry Shortcake® dwarf thornless raspberry.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.