Blueberry, Southern Living Plant Collection ‘Bless Your Heart’ (2 Gallon)

Description

Blueberry, Southern Living ‘Bless Your Heart’

The Bless Your Heart Rabbiteye Blueberry is a fantastic new blueberry bush from the Southern Living Plant Collection’s DownHome Harvest Edible Collection! Bless Your Heart produces large bounties of medium-sized, firm blueberries rich in flavor and antioxidants! This s an early-blooming variety. Expect it to be heavily coated in petite bell-shaped white flowers. The Bless Your Heart Rabbiteye Blueberry is of the variety Vaccinium ashei ‘Alapaha,’ and generally requires about 450-500 chill hours. This breed is characterized by early ripening fruit, which generally occurs in late May to early June. One of the best aspects of this Blueberry is its controlled, upright growth habit that matures to 4-5’ H x 3-4’ W. Therefore, it’s easy to work into any size of landscape! Rabbiteye Blueberries produce more fruit when they can cross-pollinate with other varieties.

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: 4-5 feet high x 3-4 feet wide

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

Recommended Spacing: 36 Inches