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Sunshine Blue Blueberry combines edible and ornamental value in a compact plant suited to containers and smaller gardens. This southern highbush cultivar produces medium-size, medium-blue, sweet berries from midseason into the later part of the blueberry harvest.
- Botanical name: Vaccinium hybrid 'Sunshine Blue'
- Plant type: Compact southern highbush blueberry
- Plant age: Approximately 1.5 years
- USDA zones: 5–10
- Chill requirement: Approximately 100–300 hours
- Harvest: Mid to late season
- Mature habit: Compact and upright, reaching about 3 feet tall
- Fruit: Medium-size, medium-blue berries with a sweet flavor
- Pollination: Planting another compatible highbush cultivar nearby can improve fruit set
- Shipment: Ships as a dormant bare-root plant when seasonally available
Growing Sunshine Blue Blueberry
Plant in full sun and acidic, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Keep the root zone evenly moist but not waterlogged. Its compact size makes it useful in containers; container plants need regular moisture and an acidic planting mix formulated for blueberries or other acid-loving plants.
For planting and care details, see our blueberry growing guide. Compare cultivars in our Berry, Vine & Crowns Characteristics Chart.