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Sunshine Blue Blueberry

2 Gallon
$74.90
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Sunshine Blue Blueberry

Blueberry 'Sunshine Blue', Shouthern Highbush

Compact & Perfect for Containers • High Ornamental Value • Heat Tolerant Dwarf

$74.90
Container sizeSize guide 2 Gallon

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Description

Sunshine Blue is the ultimate space-saving blueberry, perfect for patios, balconies, and small gardens. This compact, semi-dwarf variety packs a punch of sweet-tart flavor and beautiful pink-tinged flowers into a tiny footprint, all while providing stunning orange-red fall foliage.

  • A compact, semi-dwarf Southern highbush that grows only 3-4 feet tall and wide, ideal for containers and small spaces.

  • Produces a good yield of medium-sized, light blue berries with a pleasing sweet-tart flavor profile.

  • Noted for its exceptional ornamental value: attractive pinkish-white flowers in spring and brilliant orange-red foliage in fall.

  • A self-pollinating, mid-season variety that is more heat-tolerant than many other dwarf blueberries.

  • An excellent choice for potting using an acidic potting mix, making blueberry growing accessible to apartment and urban gardeners.

  • Lower vigor means it‘s easier to manage but still requires the same acidic soil conditions as its larger cousins.

Flavor Profile:

  • Flavor: Balanced sweet-tart, more tangy than the very sweet Southern highbush varieties.

  • Texture: Typical blueberry texture, juicy when fully ripe.

  • Best Uses: Perfect for container gardening, patio fruit, small landscapes, and as an edible ornamental plant.

Quick Facts

  • Features:Foliage: Oval, smooth-edged green leaves.Flowers: Bell-shaped pinkish-white blossoms (self-fertile).Fruit: Medium-sized berries with light blue skin and minimal bloom.Growth Habit: Compact, semi-evergreen shrub
  • Mature Height: 3-4 ft
  • Mature Width: 3-4 ft
  • Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
  • Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
  • Key Advantages:Mid-season harvest.Balanced sweet-tart flavor.Heavy yields for compact size.Excellent container variety
  • Fruit Characteristics:Moderate acidity with good sugar content.Uses: Fresh eating, baking, preserves
  • Landscape Uses:Patio containers.Small-space gardens.Edible landscaping
  • Care Requirements:Soil: Acidic (pH 4.5-5.5), well-drained.Pruning: Initial 50% reduction at planting, then light annual pruning.Water: Consistent moisture, especially in containers.Fertilizer: Acid-forming formula in spring
  • Special Notes:Maintains foliage in mild winters.Ideal for small gardens.Lower vigor than standard varieties.Heat tolerant

Faqs

  • Q: Can I really grow this on a sunny balcony?A: Absolutely! It is one of the best blueberries for container culture. Use a large pot (at least 16-18 inches wide) with acidic potting mix, ensure full sun, and water regularly.
  • Q: Is it as sweet as Misty or Jubilee?A: No, it has a more balanced, classic sweet-tart blueberry flavor. It‘s less intensely sweet but very refreshing and great for cooking and eating fresh.
  • Q: Does it need another blueberry to pollinate?A: No, it is self-pollinating. However, planting another variety nearby can sometimes increase berry size and yield slightly.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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