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
