Vaccinium corymbosum 'Sunshine Blue'

Common Name: Sunshine Blue Bleuberry

Bloomtime: Spring

Bloomcolor: White

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Height: 3.00 to 4.00 feet

Spread: 3.00 to 4.00 feet

Spacing: 3.00 to 4.00 feet

Water: Average Water Needs

Zone: 5

Attracts Butterflies: Attracts: Birds, Butterflies

Characteristics: Attracts: Birds, Butterflies. Bee Friendly , ‘Sunshine Blue’ is a compact southern highbush cultivar that typically grows only 3-4’ tall. Dainty, waxy, bell-shaped, white flowers appear in May. Flowers are followed by medium to small, dark blue blueberries that ripen in mid season (June). Ovate, dark, Problems: No serious insect or disease problems. Birds love the fruit, so plants may need to be covered with netting as the fruit begins to ripen in order to protect the crop. Chlorosis (yellowing of leaves) may occur in high pH soils. Potential but infre, Garden Uses: ‘Sunshine Blue’ does not produce a large fruit crop and may be best utilized as an ornamental shrub. It is effective in shrub borders or as part of less formal shrub plantings in areas such as native plant gardens or open woodlands. Particula