A compact, low-chill, self-fertile southern highbush blueberry with sweet berries and showy pink spring flowers, ideal for pots and warmer districts. Semi-evergreen and tolerant of slightly less acidic soil than most blueberries.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1.2 m H × 1 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: consistently moist soil
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Sunshine Blue Blueberry
Vaccinium 'Sunshine Blue' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Ericaceae family. It reaches around 1.2 m tall and 1 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Pink flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Sunshine Blue Blueberry
Sunshine Blue Blueberry suits warm-temperate, subtropical and cool-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Sunshine Blue Blueberry does best in acidic and free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Sunshine Blue Blueberry prefers consistently moist soil. Feed as new growth begins, following the rate on a balanced garden fertiliser. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Prune Sunshine Blue Blueberry after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. For most gardens, maintenance is low maintenance.
Using Sunshine Blue Blueberry in the garden
Sunshine Blue Blueberry earns its place for edible harvests, pots and courtyard containers and a feature or specimen planting. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Sunshine Blue Blueberry sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to consistently moist soil and warm-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Buying Sunshine Blue Blueberry
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