GROWING GUIDE: Blueberries
Blueberries are, to a degree, self-fruitful. However, we recommend planting at least two different varieties to optimize fruit production (larger berries & larger yields). Choose two to three varieties with identical or adjacent bloom times for best pollination
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VARIETY |
PLANT SIZE |
FRUIT SIZE |
BLOOM TIME |
RIPENS |
FALL COLOR |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
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Berrybux Bushel and Berry |
Boxwood-like foliage and compact habit. 2'-3' |
Small |
Mid |
July - August |
Red, orange and bronze |
Perfect for planting in hedges or containers. Good for fresh eating. |
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Blueberry Glaze Bushel and Berry |
Boxwood-like foli- age and compact habit. 2'-3' |
Small |
Mid |
Mid July to Early August |
Red, purple to yellow |
Perfect on patio in decorative containers. |
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Bluecrop |
Northern highbush. Upright & open. 4'-6' |
Large |
Mid |
Mid July to Early August |
Fiery red |
Good for fresh eating, preserves, baking & freezing |
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Bluejay |
Northern highbush. Upright. 5'-7' |
Medium |
Early |
June - July |
Orange to yellow. |
Best for freezing, pies, and canning |
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Cabernet Splash |
Northern Highbush. Upright. 3'-4' |
Medium |
Mid |
July |
Fiery red |
In spring, dark carbernet foliage that turns red in fall. Sweet, delicious berries. |
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Chandler |
Northern highbush. Slightly spreading. 5'-7' |
Largest |
Mid to late |
Mid July through Au- gust |
Wine and orange |
World's largest blueberry. Best fresh or as dessert |
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Duke |
Northern highbush. Upright. 4'-6' |
Large |
Early |
Early to Mid July |
Orange to burnt yellow |
Use for baking and eating fresh. Full, rich flavor |
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Jelly Bean Bushel and Berry |
Dwarf lowbush. Ball-shaped habit. 12"-18" |
Large |
Mid |
Mid July to Early August |
Dark red hues in summer to fall |
Sweet, tastes like natural preserves. Great for containers |
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Jersey |
Northern highbush. Tall upright. 6'-8' |
Medium |
Late |
Late July to Mid August. |
Orange to flame |
Great for baking, freezing and jam |
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Patriot |
Northern highbush. Open spreading. 3'-5' |
Large |
Early |
Early to Mid July |
Fiery orange - red |
Excellent garden v ariety. Highly flavored. |
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Perpetua Bushel and Berry |
Upright. Vase shaped. 5' |
Small |
Mid-Late and very late |
Mid July to Mid August and September |
Dark green foliage turns deep red |
Great for patio containers and small hedges |
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Sweetheart |
Highbush. Vigorous 5'-6' |
Large |
Mid to late |
Mid July and August |
Red |
Fabulously sweet, flavored berries. Fresh eating or as desserts. |
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Top Hat |
Dwarf lowbush. Globe habit. 1'-2' |
Small |
Mid |
Mid July |
Bright red and orange |
Great for low borders and containers. Good for bonsai |