Premier Blueberry Bush is a delicious fruit-bearing shrub grown in zones 4-8. It grows up to 6 feet tall and produces large, sweet berries.
Premier Blueberry Bush
The Premier Blueberry Bush is a popular variety of blueberry bush that is known for its large, sweet, and juicy berries. It is also a prolific producer, often yielding up to 15 pounds of berries per bush per season. Premier blueberries are excellent for eating fresh, baking, and freezing.
Premier Blueberry Bush
Premier blueberry bushes are vigorous growers and can reach heights of up to 6 feet. They have a spreading habit and produce dark green leaves. The flowers are white to pale pink in color and bloom in the spring. The berries are typically ready to harvest in midsummer.
Premier blueberry bushes are relatively easy to grow and care for. They prefer full sun to partial shade and well-drained, acidic soil. Premier blueberry bushes are also drought-tolerant once established. To care for Premier blueberry bushes, simply water them regularly and fertilize them in the spring with an acidic fertilizer. Mulch around the bushes to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Premier blueberry bushes are a versatile fruit that can be used in a variety of ways. They are excellent for eating fresh, baking, and freezing. Premier blueberries can also be added to smoothies, yogurt parfaits, and other desserts.
Here are some tips for growing and caring for Premier blueberry bushes:
- Plant Premier blueberry bushes in a sunny to partially shady location with well-drained, acidic soil.
- Amend the soil with compost or manure before planting.
- Space the bushes 4-6 feet apart.
- Water the bushes regularly, especially during the first growing season.
- Fertilize the bushes in the spring with an acidic fertilizer.
- Mulch around the bushes to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Prune the bushes in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased branches.
With proper care, Premier blueberry bushes will thrive for many years to come and produce delicious berries for you and your family to enjoy.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 7-9 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 6-8 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature width: | 6-8 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Vaccinium ashei 'Premier' |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
| Harvest Time: | May-June |
