Sunshine Blue Blueberry
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- 1563-12
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Description
Easy-Grow, Self-Pollinating Sunshine Blue Blueberry Plant
Discover the joys of home-grown berries with the Sunshine Blue Blueberry plant from Berries Unlimited. This exceptional half-high bush offers sweet, juicy blueberries, beautiful year-round ornamental appeal, and remarkable adaptability, making it perfect for any garden or patio. It’s an easy-to-grow, self-pollinating variety that thrives in various conditions, even tolerating higher pH soils.
Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Variety Type | Half-High Bush |
| Size | Grows up to 4 feet tall |
| Ornamental Value | Bright pink spring flowers, red-orange fall foliage |
| Fruit Characteristics | Sweet, juicy dark blue berries |
| Pollination | Self-pollinating for easy fruit production |
| pH Tolerance | More tolerant of higher pH soils than most blueberries |
Benefits
| Benefit | How It Helps You |
|---|---|
| Easy Cultivation | Perfect for beginners or busy gardeners with minimal maintenance. |
| Container Garden Ready | Its dwarf habit and pH tolerance make it ideal for patio pots. |
| Year-Round Beauty | Enjoy vibrant pink blossoms, lush green foliage, and stunning fall colors. |
| Abundant Harvest | Get plenty of sweet, delicious dark blueberries for fresh eating or baking. |
| Versatile Growing | Thrives in a wide range of climates from USDA Zones 4 to 10. |
| Simple Fruit Production | Self-pollinating nature ensures fruit even with a single plant. |
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Sunshine Blue Blueberry |
| Hardiness Zones | USDA Zones 4-10 |
| Bush Height | Up to 4 feet (half-high) |
| Fruit Ripening Season | Mid-season (summer) |
| Pollination Requirement | Self-pollinating |
| Soil pH Preference | More tolerant of higher pH |
| SKU | 1563-12 |
| Plant Type | Tissue Cultured |
Usage & Fit
- Container Planting: Ideal for growing in pots on patios, balconies, or small gardens due to its compact size and dwarf habit.
- Edible Landscaping: Enhance your garden with beautiful foliage, flowers, and delicious fruit.
- Fresh Eating & Baking: Harvest sweet, juicy berries perfect for snacking, desserts, jams, and more.
- Four-Season Interest: Provides year-round visual appeal with spring blooms, summer fruit, and fall color.
Ideal For
- Home Gardeners: Seeking an easy-to-grow, productive blueberry plant.
- Small Space Enthusiasts: Perfect for patios, balconies, or urban gardens.
- Cold Climate Gardeners: Reliable performance in USDA Zones 4-10.
- Ornamental Plant Lovers: Appreciates plants with multi-season aesthetic value.
- pH Challenged Gardens: Suitable for areas with higher soil pH where other blueberries struggle.
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| Contact Us | Get in touch with our expert team for assistance. |
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