Sunshine Blue blueberry plant in a pot with ripe blueberries

Sunshine Blue Blueberry

$44.95
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Sunshine Blue blueberry plant in a pot with ripe blueberries
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Sunshine Blue Blueberry

Sunshine Blue Blueberry

$44.95

✓ Self fertile, no second bush needed
✓ Only 150 to 200 chill hours, built for warm climates
✓ Compact 3 to 4 ft, perfect for pots
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Ships in its 1-liter pot, ready to plant
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The blueberry for warm climates. Sunshine Blue is a semi-dwarf southern highbush that only needs 150 to 200 chill hours, so it fruits reliably where northern blueberries struggle, all the way down to Zone 10. It is self fertile, stays compact at 3 to 4 feet, and puts on pink spring flowers before the berries. Ideal in a pot on a patio or in the ground in the South and Southwest.
Description

The blueberry for warm climates, needing only 150 to 200 chill hours, down to Zone 10
Self fertile and compact at 3 to 4 ft, with pink spring flowers before the berries
A top pick for pots on a patio, or in the ground in the South and Southwest
1 plant in a 1-liter pot, 10 to 14 in tall, self fertile
Specs

Format: 1 plant in a 1-liter pot, 10 to 14 in tall
USDA zones: 5 to 10
Chill hours: 150 to 200
Pollination: Self fertile, no second bush needed
Mature size: 3 to 4 ft
Container friendly: Yes, a top pick for pots
Planting & Care

Sun: Full sun, 6 hours or more
Soil and pot: Acidic soil, pH 4.5 to 5.5; in a container use an acid mix
Water: Keep evenly moist, never soggy
Prune: Prune lightly in late winter
Mulch: Mulch with pine bark or pine straw
Pollination Info

Self fertile. Sunshine Blue sets fruit on its own, no second bush needed.
Shipping Details

• What you receive: a live plant, shipped in its pot with roots intact, in the pot size listed on this page.
• Processing: orders are processed in 1 to 3 business days.
• Delivery: typical delivery takes 7 to 15 business days after that.
• Shipping: a flat $14.95 per order, however many plants you order. Free on orders of $149 or more.
• State restrictions: some plants cannot ship to certain states. Any restriction for this plant is listed on this page, so please check it before ordering.
• Arrive Alive Guarantee: if your plant arrives dead or badly damaged, email photos of the plant and the box to support@fruittreedirect.com within 48 hours of delivery. Replacement or refund, your choice.
• Cannot be shipped to AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA.
Our Guarantee

Arrive Alive Guarantee: if your plant arrives dead or badly damaged, email us photos within 48 hours of delivery and choose a replacement or a refund. 30-day guarantee: if your plant dies within 30 days despite proper care for its zone, we replace it or credit you. Dormant bare root that has not leafed out by June 1 is covered for replacement or credit. Refunds go to your original payment method within 5 to 10 business days.
FAQs

Do I need two bushes? No. Sunshine Blue is self fertile, so one bush fruits on its own.
Can I grow it in a pot? Yes. It is one of the best blueberries for containers: compact at 3 to 4 ft, plant in an acid mix and keep it watered.
When will it fruit? Expect a light crop in the first season, with heavier crops after that.
Can this plant be shipped to my state? It cannot be shipped to AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA.
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