Sunshine Blue Blueberry is a dwarf, self-pollinating plant that grows up to 3 feet tall. It's perfect for small gardens and containers. Grown in zones 5-10.
Vaccinium 'Sunshine Blue' Blueberry
Vaccinium 'Sunshine Blue' Blueberry is a beautiful and productive blueberry bush that is known for its sweet, juicy berries and its ability to thrive in a variety of growing conditions. It is a popular choice for home gardens due to its attractive appearance, ease of care, and ability to provide a delicious harvest of fresh blueberries.
Sunshine Blue Blueberry typically grows to a height of 3-4 feet and a width of 3-4 feet. It has a dense, upright habit and glossy, dark green leaves. The flowers are produced in abundance in the spring and are about 1/2 inch in diameter. They have a white color and a delicate fragrance. The berries are produced in mid-summer and are about 1/2 inch in diameter. They have a deep blue color and a sweet, juicy flavor.
Sunshine Blue Blueberry is relatively low-maintenance. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established, but it will benefit from regular watering during the first year after planting. Fertilize Sunshine Blue Blueberry once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Sunshine Blue Blueberry is a self-fruiting variety, but it will produce a larger crop of berries if it is cross-pollinated with another blueberry variety. Some good companion varieties for Sunshine Blue Blueberry include Blueberry 'Patriot' and Blueberry 'Stanley'.
Sunshine Blue Blueberry is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of ways in the landscape. It can be planted as a specimen plant, in groups, or in rows. It is also a good choice for growing in containers. Sunshine Blue Blueberry can also be used to create hedges and screens.
Here are some additional tips for growing Sunshine Blue Blueberry:
- Prune Sunshine Blue Blueberry in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased wood and to shape the plant as desired.
- Deadhead spent flower clusters to encourage new growth.
- Protect Sunshine Blue Blueberry from deer and rabbits, which may damage the foliage.
- Harvest Sunshine Blue Blueberry berries when they are fully ripe. The berries will be a deep blue color and will easily come off the bush when ripe.
Sunshine Blue Blueberry is a delicious and nutritious fruit that is a great addition to any diet. Blueberries are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Blueberries are also known to have many health benefits, including reducing the risk of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
Enjoy your Sunshine Blue Blueberry harvest!
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.
