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 |