Vaccinium ‘Sunshine Blue’ (Blueberry)
Vaccinium ‘Sunshine Blue’ (Blueberry)
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Vaccinium ‘Sunshine Blue’ is a compact, ornamental blueberry variety prized for its delicious fruit, attractive foliage, and excellent garden performance. This versatile shrub produces sweet blue berries during the fruiting season, while its neat form, soft pink spring flowers, and colourful seasonal foliage make it a beautiful addition to edible gardens, pots, courtyards, and feature plantings.
Perfect for customers wanting both beauty and productivity, Vaccinium ‘Sunshine Blue’ offers the benefit of home-grown blueberries in a manageable, space-saving plant. Its compact habit makes it ideal for smaller gardens and container growing, while its ornamental appeal provides year-round interest. Easy to enjoy and rewarding to grow, this blueberry is a smart choice for gardeners who want fresh fruit with decorative value.
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Mature height
1.0–1.5m
Mature width
1.0–1.5m
Spacing
1.0–1.5m apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Semi-evergreen to evergreen in mild climates
Foliage
White to pale pink flowers, blue berries, green foliage with seasonal red to burgundy tones
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring, followed by fruiting in Summer
Sun tolerance
Full sun to part shade
Maintenance
Moderate maintenance. Plant in acidic, well-drained soil and keep moist but not waterlogged. Mulch well, prune lightly after fruiting, and use an acidic fertiliser suitable for blueberries
Root System
Shallow, fibrous, non-invasive root system. Best grown with consistent moisture and mulch to protect roots