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Southern high-bush variety (low chill hours, heat tolerant). In the west, Misty is quite vigorous, growing very well on the coast and in the inland heat. Sky blue berries with blue green foliage.
Description
| Botanical Name: | Vaccinium corymbosum |
| Cultivar: | Sharpblue Southern Blueberry |
Southern highbush variety (low chill hours, heat tolerant). Nearly evergreen in mild climates, this attractive, upright shrub produces early in the season, often continuing to bloom and set excellent dark blue, medium-sized fruit. Bears fruit nearly year-round. Green foliage remaining nearly evergreen.
Blueberry bushes are easy to grow and produce fruits that bring a healthy addition to your diet. They can be planted directly in the ground, grown as shrubs to landscape your yard, or even grown in decorative pots to add a pop of color to your patio.
Care
| Sun Needs: | Plant in full sun (minimum 6 hours) |
| Soil/Water Needs: | Best grown in acidic (pH of 4.8 to 5.2), organically rich, medium to wet, well-drained soil. Shallow, fibrous roots need constant moisture and good drainage. Plants appreciate a good organic mulch. |
| Planting and Care Tip: | Blueberry Care How to grow blueberries in containers for small spaces |
Attracts Pollinators
Self-FruitingQuick Facts
| Flavor: | Medium, robust flavored berries. Dime sized dark blue fruit. |
| Growth Habit: | Upright, spreading bush reaching 5'-6' tall |
| Self-Fertile: | Yes |
| Bloom Season: | Spring: White bell shaped flowers |
| Harvest Season: | Almost year round |
| Chill Hours: | 200 |
| USDA Zones: | 7-10 |
