Bless Your Heart Blueberry Bush
'Bless Your Heart' is a charming Southern Highbush blueberry developed for both fruit production and landscape appeal. This compact, upright variety delivers firm, sweet berries early in the season—perfect for fresh eating or baking.
Its springtime bell-shaped blooms attract pollinators, while the dense green foliage turns red in fall. With a naturally tidy habit, ‘Bless Your Heart’ is excellent for small-space gardens or patio containers. Plant with 'Southern Belle' or other early Southern Highbush varieties for improved yield.
- Early ripening, sweet and firm berries
- Showy white spring flowers
- Red-tinted fall foliage adds beauty
- Prefers full sun and acidic soil
- Mature Size: 4–5 ft. tall & wide
- Ideal for containers, borders, and edible landscapes
Note: Blueberries thrive in acidic soil (pH 4.5–5.5). Keep soil consistently moist and mulch to maintain root health.
Growing Zones: 7–9 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 4–5 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature Width: | 4–5 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Vaccinium darrowii x 'Bless Your Heart' |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
| Bloom Time: | Early Spring |
| Type: | Southern Highbush Blueberry |
FAQ's
Is 'Bless Your Heart' a self-pollinating variety?
