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Sunshine Blueberry

Vaccinium X 'Sunshine Blue'

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Overview

The Sunshine Blueberry (Vaccinium x 'Sunshine Blue') is a semi-evergreen shrub offering year-round interest with its blue-green foliage. In late spring, its pink-tinged, bell-shaped flowers give way to a bountiful crop of sweet, sky-blue berries by late summer. Hardy in zones 5-10, it stands 3-4 feet tall and wide, thrives in acidic soil, and appreciates full to partial sun. Perfect for compact spaces and edible landscaping.

Sun HalfWater MediumZones 8–10Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Sunshine Blueberry (Vaccinium X 'Sunshine Blue') — bell-shaped flowers give way to a bountiful crop of sweet
Sunshine Blueberry (Vaccinium X 'Sunshine Blue') — Sunshine Blue is adaptable to a broad range of climatesSunshine Blueberry (Vaccinium X 'Sunshine Blue') — This semi-dwarf evergreen blueberry variety boasts a mature height of about 3 to 4 feet and a similar spreadSunshine Blueberry (Vaccinium X 'Sunshine Blue') — it stands 3-4 feet tall and wideSunshine Blueberry (Vaccinium X 'Sunshine Blue') — scientifically named Vaccinium 'Sunshine Blue'Sunshine Blueberry (Vaccinium X 'Sunshine Blue') — well-drained soil with a pH between 4.5 and 5.5 to optimize nutrient uptakeSunshine Blueberry (Vaccinium X 'Sunshine Blue') — and appreciates full to partial sun+5

Culture

Sun
Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Ericaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Sunshine Blueberry (Vaccinium X 'Sunshine Blue') — bell-shaped flowers give way to a bountiful crop of sweet
Sunshine Blueberry (Vaccinium X 'Sunshine Blue') — Sunshine Blue is adaptable to a broad range of climates
Sunshine Blueberry (Vaccinium X 'Sunshine Blue') — This semi-dwarf evergreen blueberry variety boasts a mature height of about 3 to 4 feet and a similar spread
Sunshine Blueberry (Vaccinium X 'Sunshine Blue') — it stands 3-4 feet tall and wide
Sunshine Blueberry (Vaccinium X 'Sunshine Blue') — scientifically named Vaccinium 'Sunshine Blue'
Sunshine Blueberry (Vaccinium X 'Sunshine Blue') — well-drained soil with a pH between 4.5 and 5.5 to optimize nutrient uptake
Sunshine Blueberry (Vaccinium X 'Sunshine Blue') — and appreciates full to partial sun
Sunshine Blueberry (Vaccinium X 'Sunshine Blue') — This plant thrives in full to partial sun exposure and requires acidic
Sunshine Blueberry (Vaccinium X 'Sunshine Blue') — is a highly ornamental and versatile plant that is a superb choice for both experienced and novice gardeners
Sunshine Blueberry (Vaccinium X 'Sunshine Blue') — sky-blue berries by late summer
Sunshine Blueberry (Vaccinium X 'Sunshine Blue') — Perfect for compact spaces and edible landscaping
Sunshine Blueberry (Vaccinium X 'Sunshine Blue') — tolerating warmer temperatures better than many other blueberry varieties
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