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Jelly Bean Blueberry is a compact Bushel and Berry cultivar for containers, small gardens and low hedges. It produces medium-to-large, flavorful blueberries in midsummer.
- Plant age: Approximately 2 years
- USDA zones: 4–8
- Chill requirement: 1,000 or more hours
- Harvest: Midsummer
- Mature habit: Mounded and compact, approximately 1–2 feet tall
- Fruit: Medium-to-large berries with a sweet, full blueberry flavor
- Foliage: Elongated green leaves with red highlights in cooler conditions
- Pollination: Self-fertile; another compatible blueberry can further improve fruit set and berry size
- Shipment: Potted plant
Growing Jelly Bean Blueberry
Plant in full sun and acidic, well-drained soil. In containers, use an acidic mix and a pot with drainage holes; keep the root zone evenly moist without waterlogging. Protect container roots during severe winter cold.
For planting and care details, see our blueberry growing guide. Compare cultivars in our Berry, Vine & Crowns Characteristics Chart.