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Sunshine Blue Blueberry

Vaccinium corymbosa ‘Sunshine Blue’

Southern Highbush. Great flavored firm berries. Ripens May 10 through June 15 at Gainesville, Florida. Semi-dwarf evergreen bush with great fall color. Showy hot pink flowers fade to white in spring. Self-fruitful. Estimated chilling required 150 hours, but very cold hardy as well.

Sunshine Blue Details  
Flavor Richly Sweet
Chill Hours 150
Skin Color When Ripe Medium Blue
Fruit Use Fresh Eating
Self-Fruitful Yes, but bigger yields when cross pollinated
Flower Season Early Spring
Fruit Season May – June
Light Needs Full Sun
Water Needs Regular Water
USDA Zone 5 – 10