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Sunshine Blue Blueberry Information
About The Sunshine Blue Blueberry
Sweet Harvests Start with Sunshine Blue
Enjoy homegrown blueberries without needing a large garden. Sunshine Blue Blueberry is a compact, semi-dwarf variety that fits beautifully into small landscapes, raised beds, and patio containers while producing generous crops of sweet, tangy berries. Its evergreen foliage, colorful spring blooms, and manageable size make it just as ornamental as it is productive.
One of the few self-pollinating blueberry varieties, Sunshine Blue is an excellent choice if you only have room for a single plant. In spring, clusters of hot pink flowers fade to white before giving way to dime-sized blueberries that ripen over an impressive 9-week harvest season. For the richest flavor, allow the berries to remain on the plant until they develop a deep purple color.
Sunshine Blue also stands out for its adaptability. It tolerates higher soil pH than most blueberries, has a low chilling requirement of just 150 hours, and thrives across a wide range of climates. Growing just 3 to 4 feet tall with a naturally dense, highly branched habit, it's easy to tuck into nearly any sunny space.
Why You'll Love the Sunshine Blue Blueberry
- Compact semi-dwarf habit grows just 3–4 feet tall.
- Self-pollinating—ideal if you only want one blueberry plant.
- Produces sweet, flavorful berries with a pleasantly tangy finish.
- Long harvest season with fruit ripening for up to 9 weeks.
- Showy hot pink flowers fade to white for beautiful spring color.
- Tolerates higher soil pH better than most blueberry varieties.
- Low chill requirement of only 150 hours suits warm climates.
- Excellent for containers, patios, raised beds, or small gardens.
- Cold hardy and adaptable across USDA Zones 5–10.
- Mid- to late-season harvest extends your blueberry season.
Plant Sunshine Blue once, and enjoy years of beautiful blooms, delicious berries, and easy harvests from one remarkably compact plant.
Sunshine Blue Blueberry Details
Mature Height:
3-4 ft.
Mature Width:
3-4 ft.
Sunlight:
Full Sun
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Harvest Time:
Summer
Botanical Name:
Vaccinium x 'Sunshine Blue'
Grows Well In Zones:
5-10 outdoors
Does Not Ship To:
AK, GA, HI, OR, WA
Growing Zones 5-10 Outdoors
(Hardy down to 10° F)
Watering Requirements
Sunlight Requirements
Humidity Requirements
Pet-Friendly Plant?
No, use caution when placing this plant in homes with pets.
All of our plants ship in premium packaging for zero damage on arrival. Here’s what you can expect in your box on arrival:
Your Sunshine Blue Blueberry
Fully rooted in a nursery pot with soil intact
Custom Protection System
Corner guards, soil stabilizer, and branch sleeves keep it secure
Pre-Watered & Ready
Each plant is watered 24 hours before it is shipped
Care Instructions Card
Includes expert-curated care tips to help your plant thrive far beyond the first 30 days.
Perfect For Gifting
No pricing or packing slips included with gifts! Just the plant and a note.
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