Sunshine Blue Blueberry Plant – Healthy Roots Live Plant – 2 Gallon Pot – Blue-Green Foliage

The Sunshine Blue Blueberry is a fantastic addition to any garden, offering both beauty and delicious fruit. These healthy roots live plants are ready to thrive in your space, producing medium-large, very sweet, sky-blue blueberries from midsummer through fall. With only 150 chill hours required, you’ll enjoy an early harvest and extended fruiting season. The attractive blue-green foliage remains evergreen in mild winters, turning a brilliant red in colder climates. This self-pollinating fruit shrub is perfect for small spaces or container gardening, making it accessible to gardeners of all levels. Enjoy fresh, homegrown blueberries and the visual appeal of this versatile plant.

Benefits of Sunshine Blue Blueberry:

• Delicious Fruit: Enjoy sweet, sky-blue blueberries from your own garden.
• Attractive Foliage: The blue-green leaves add visual interest year-round.
• Easy to Grow: Low chill requirement and adaptability make it suitable for many climates.
• Compact Size: Perfect for small gardens or container growing.
• Attracts Wildlife: Birds and hummingbirds love this plant, adding to your garden’s ecosystem.

Care Instructions: Provide an acidic, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season to maintain a deep, extensive root system. Before new growth begins, prune off twiggy growth, leaving only main stems to prevent overbearing; feed with an acidic fertilizer. Full sun. Needs regular watering – weekly, or more often in extreme heat.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How big will the Sunshine Blue Blueberry plant get?

This blueberry plant typically grows to an upright shrub 3 to 4 feet tall and wide, making it perfect for smaller gardens.

2. What kind of soil does it need? A well-drained, acidic soil is best. Aim for a pH between 4.5 and 5.5 for optimal growth and fruiting.
3. How much sunlight does it need? This plant thrives in full sun, needing at least 6 hours of sunlight each day to produce plenty of berries.
4. How often should I water my plant?

Water regularly, about once a week, and more often during extreme heat to keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged.

5. When is the best time to plant my blueberry?

The best time to plant is in the spring or fall, giving the roots time to establish before extreme temperatures arrive.