Sunshine Blue Blueberry
Vaccinium x 'Sunshine Blue' (Southern Highbush)
SKU
2174
Hot pink bell shaped flowers are decorative before fading to white. Blooms in late spring. Yields an abundant crop of large tangy fruit with as few as 150 hours of chill. Self pollinating, but produces best when planted with another variety. Dwarf stature is far more suited to ornamental gardens and small space landcapes than other varieties. Semi-evergreen shrub. Full sun. Moderate growth 3 to 4 feet tall and wide
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5 - 10 Change
Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | vak-SIN-ee-um |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing, semi-dwarf shrub; reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Urban Garden, Kitchen Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Azalea & Camellia Food |
| Special Feature | Edible, Low Chill Requirement, Sustainable, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Bird Friendly, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Low Chill Requirement |
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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