Southern Blueberry Collection

Product Details:

 You will receive one of each of the following: Spring Wide, Gulf Coast and Sunshine Blue.

 Blueberry: A vigorous deciduous shrub that makes an attractive addition to the landscape or shrub border. Bronze new growth matures to green in summer before turning red or yellow in fall. Small white flowers bloom in spring, followed by tasty, attractive fruit in summer.

Planting: Blueberries thrive in conditions that suit Rhododendrons and Azaleas. They prefer moist, well-drained acidic soil in full sun to light shade. Plants can be grown in containers or raised beds in areas with alkaline soils.

Pruning: Blueberries are best pruned in late winter while the plants are dormant. Since the buds for next year’s fruit production are formed in summer and fall, however, be careful not to remove more than 1/3 of the previous season’s growth. Prune to remove any dead or weak branches.

Harvesting: Blueberries ripen over a two to five week period and should be left on the plants a few days after they first appear to be ripe to allow for better flavor. Pick berries into a shallow container to prevent fruit being crushed under their own weight.

NOTICE: Southern Blueberries are not self-fertile. Plant more than one variety for cross-pollination.