Misty Early Season Blueberry

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Misty' (Southern Highbush)

Pronunciation: vak-SIN-ee-um kor-rim-BOW-sum
SKU #02175
5-10

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LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 4 to 6 ft. tall and wide.

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Description Masses of small pink flower clusters appear in late spring and give way to sky-blue, medium, very sweet fruit in summer. A good variety for warmer southern regions. An upright, spreading habit with attractive blue-green foliage that remains evergreen in mild winters or turns brilliant red before falling in cold climates. Recommended chill: 300 hours.
Bloom Time Late spring
Deciduous/Evergreen Deciduous
Special Features Easy Care, Fall Color, Low Chill Requirement, Showy Fruit, Edible, Benefits Birds
Growth Rate Moderate
Flower Attributes Showy Flowers
Landscape Use Border, Container
Flower Color Pink
Foliage Color Blue-green
Foliage Fall Color Red
Companion Plants Magnolia (Magnolia); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia); Bayberry (Myrica); Camellia (Camellia)
Care Instructions Provide rich, acidic, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an root system. In extremely hot, arid summer areas, best with some shelter from harsh, reflected afternoon sun. Before new growth begins, prune off twiggy growth, leaving only main stems to prevent overbearing.
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DescriptionMasses of small pink flower clusters appear in late spring and give way to sky-blue, medium, very sweet fruit in summer. A good variety for warmer southern regions. An upright, spreading habit with attractive blue-green foliage that remains evergreen in mild winters or turns brilliant red before falling in cold climates. Recommended chill: 300 hours.
Bloom TimeLate spring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fall Color, Low Chill Requirement, Showy Fruit, Edible, Benefits Birds
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorBlue-green
Foliage Fall ColorRed
Companion PlantsMagnolia (Magnolia); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia); Bayberry (Myrica); Camellia (Camellia)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide rich, acidic, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an root system. In extremely hot, arid summer areas, best with some shelter from harsh, reflected afternoon sun. Before new growth begins, prune off twiggy growth, leaving only main stems to prevent overbearing.

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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.