Florida Rose Rabbiteye Blueberry Highbush Starter Plant – 10 Pack Perennial Fruit Plant

Florida Rose Rabbiteye Blueberry Plant: A Delight for Your Garden

The Florida Rose Rabbiteye Blueberry is a unique rabbiteye variety known for its striking bright pink to red fruit. This highbush blueberry plant produces large berries with excellent firmness, scar, and flavor, making it a standout choice for home gardens and pick-your-own operations. As a perennial plant, it will provide years of delicious harvests. The Florida Rose Blueberry Plant ripens early, around May 25th, and should be cross-pollinated with other rabbiteye varieties for optimal fruit production.

Compared to other pink rabbiteye varieties, the Florida Rose has a lower chilling requirement, making it well-suited for areas in north and north-central Florida where varieties like Pink Lemonade may not thrive. This makes it a great option for Florida growers looking for a beautiful and productive blueberry plant. Its larger berries and earlier harvest period compared to ‘Pink Lemonade’ add to its appeal. This variety is also an excellent novelty item for home nursery trade or catalog sales.

Benefits of the Florida Rose Rabbiteye Blueberry Plant:

• Vibrant Fruit: Enjoy beautiful, bright pink to red berries.
• Early Harvest: Ripens early in the season, around May 25th.
• Adaptable: Lower chilling requirement makes it suitable for warmer climates.
• Excellent Flavor: Large berries with good firmness and flavor.
• Perennial: Provides years of delicious harvests.

This variety requires 500 to 550 chill hours at 45°F (7°C) and performs well in USDA hardiness zones 6b through 9a. Companion varieties such as Titan and Pink Lemonade are recommended for cross-pollination. The plant thrives in full sun to partial shade. We ship bare root with no pot via USPS Ground Advantage or Priority Mail, with ship times typically between 1-3 days, though they may increase during the spring due to higher volume.

Frequently Asked Questions About Florida Rose Rabbiteye Blueberry Plants

1. How big will these blueberry plants get? Expect these highbush blueberry plants to reach a mature height of 6-8 feet and spread 4-6 feet wide.
2. What type of soil is best for my blueberry plants? Florida Rose Rabbiteye Blueberries thrive in well-drained, acidic soil with a pH between 4.5 and 5.5.
3. How much sunlight do these blueberry plants need? For optimal fruit production, these plants need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day.
4. How often should I water my new blueberry plants? Water deeply and regularly, especially during the first year. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
5. When is the best time to plant my Florida Rose Rabbiteye Blueberry plants? The ideal time to plant is in the late fall or early spring.