{"product_id":"sunshine-blue-blueberry-mid-to-late-harvest","title":"Sunshine Blue Blueberry (Mid to Late Harvest)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy 6 qualifying fall perennials and receive free standard shipping. Qualifying quantities are calculated within the Fall Perennial shipping group. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003eSee the shipping policy for details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunshine Blue Blueberry\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eVaccinium\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid 'Sunshine Blue'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact southern highbush blueberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1.5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 100–300 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to late season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact and upright, reaching about 3 feet tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-size, medium-blue berries with a sweet flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planting another compatible highbush cultivar nearby can improve fruit set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships as a dormant bare-root plant when seasonally available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sunshine Blue Blueberry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor planting and care details, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.com\/blogs\/articles\/how-to-grow-and-care-for-blueberry-plants\"\u003eblueberry growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e. Compare cultivars in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1E58tDGRU3o0CwFkOToZQGMYGKdxijbXJ5SJhPMPrOIA\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBerry, Vine \u0026amp; Crowns Characteristics Chart\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51313358667812,"sku":"FV365","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/3914\/1924\/files\/blueberry-sunshine-blue-mid-late-harvest.jpg?v=1787858009","url":"https:\/\/www.growitdepot.com\/products\/sunshine-blue-blueberry-mid-to-late-harvest","provider":"Grow It Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}