Blueberry, Southern Living Plant Collection ‘I Declare’ Rabbiteye (2 Gallon)

Description

Blueberry, Southern Living ‘I Declare’ Rabbiteye

The I Declare Blueberry produces flavorful berries with a nice firmness and impressive shelf life. Each berry is large and brightly colored, making them as attractive as they are delicious.

I Declare is of the species Vaccinium corymbosum, and it has moderate chill requirements. Traditionally, 500-550 hours below 40 degrees to produce fruit.

Spring finds this Blueberry covered in attractive and petite bell-shaped white flowers that will soon become berries. Furthermore, this is an early season bloomer and it generally blooms about a week and a half after the Climax Blueberry.

This deciduous shrub has a controlled, upright growth habit. So it matures to only 4-5′ H x 3-4′ W. For this reason, it makes a fantastic addition to decorative mixed garden beds as a functional and attractive accent.

Try it as a border plant, container planting, hedge, or mass planting!

USDA Zones: 7a-9b

Color: Each berry is large and brightly colored

Foliage: Deciduous – Foliage loss in winter and new growth in spring

Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade

Mature Size: 4ft-5ft H x 3ft-4ft W

Uses: Containers, foundation planting, landscapes, mass planting and accents