'Sunshine Blue' Evergreen Blueberry Bush | 9cm Pot

Name: 'Sunshine Blue' Evergreen Blueberry Bush | 9cm Pot
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178804494715_55626576789883
Price: 15.99 GBP
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FRU0083

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Self-fertile, so you only need one plant for a bountiful harvest.
Features beautiful silvery-green foliage and masses of pink spring blossom.
A unique evergreen variety, offering year-round interest in your garden.
Specially adapted to thrive in warmer climates and higher pH soils.
Harvest deliciously sweet and tangy berries from mid-summer.
Berries are packed with vitamin C and antioxidants - a true superfood.
Perfect for making jams, adding to smoothies, or eating fresh from the bush.
A compact and tidy habit makes it ideal for pots and smaller gardens.

Species: Blueberry
Features: Evergreen
Flowering Period: March, April
Harvest Period: May, June, July, August
Position: Full sun
Soil Type: Light, free-draining acidic soils
Hardiness: Fully Hardy (Does not require protection from frost)
Habit: Bushy
Eventual Spread: 2m
Tasting Notes: Sweet and tangy flavour
Fertility: Self Fertile

Planting Time: Can be planted at any time of year.
Location: Suitable for beds, borders, and pots.
Watering: Water regularly in summer. Wherever possible, use rainwater as tap water can raise the soil pH.
Feeding: Blueberries need minimal feeding. Apply a sprinkle of organic matter in late winter. Avoid overfeeding.
Pruning: Pruning is rarely needed in the first two years; just remove any crossing or misplaced branches. In subsequent years, prune during the dormant season from November to March.
Pest & Disease: High disease and pest resistance.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: 9cm Pot
Height on Arrival: 20-30cm inc. pot
Eventual Height: 2m
Time to First Crop: 2 years

Highlights

Self-fertile, so you only need one plant for a bountiful harvest.
Features beautiful silvery-green foliage and masses of pink spring blossom.
A unique evergreen variety, offering year-round interest in your garden.
Specially adapted to thrive in warmer climates and higher pH soils.
Harvest deliciously sweet and tangy berries from mid-summer.
Berries are packed with vitamin C and antioxidants - a true superfood.
Perfect for making jams, adding to smoothies, or eating fresh from the bush.
A compact and tidy habit makes it ideal for pots and smaller gardens.

Variety Specifications

Species: Blueberry
Features: Evergreen
Flowering Period: March, April
Harvest Period: May, June, July, August
Position: Full sun
Soil Type: Light, free-draining acidic soils
Hardiness: Fully Hardy (Does not require protection from frost)
Habit: Bushy
Eventual Spread: 2m
Tasting Notes: Sweet and tangy flavour
Fertility: Self Fertile

Planting & Care

Planting Time: Can be planted at any time of year.
Location: Suitable for beds, borders, and pots.
Watering: Water regularly in summer. Wherever possible, use rainwater as tap water can raise the soil pH.
Feeding: Blueberries need minimal feeding. Apply a sprinkle of organic matter in late winter. Avoid overfeeding.
Pruning: Pruning is rarely needed in the first two years; just remove any crossing or misplaced branches. In subsequent years, prune during the dormant season from November to March.
Pest & Disease: High disease and pest resistance.

Product Specifications