Description
Self-fertile, semi-dwarf variety. Late-fruiting variety from Kambarang (Late Spring) to Bunuru (Late Summer).
Botanical Name | Vaccinium corymbosum x darrowi |
Common Name | Northern Highbush Blueberry, Rabbit-eye Blueberry, Darrow's Blueberry, Southern Highbush Blueberry, Evergreen Blueberry |
Cultivar | Sunshine Blue |
Classification |
Fruiting and Edible |
PBR Name | |
Origin | Eastern Canada to South-eastern United States |
Foliage | Semi-deciduous / Makuru (Winter) semi-dormant |
Height | 1 - 1.5 M |
Width | 1 - 1.5 M |
Light | Best grown in part shade in Summer, full sun in winter. If planting in the ground, choose a spot that gets afternoon shade. |
Soil | Plant in an acidic 4.5-5.5 pH) soil or potting mix. Gardenia mixes or Rose mixes will work well. |
Water Requirement | Water well through hot weather, don't allow to dry out completely. Ensure plant can drain freely in cold weather. |
Lifespan | Perennial |
Flower Colour | White with pink tinges |
Flower Time | Djilba (Early Spring) - Birak (Early Summer) |
Toxicity | Non-toxic to humans and animals. Individuals who have a sensitivity to salicylates may react to eating blueberries due to their high salicylate content. |
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