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TIFBLUE BLUEBERRY BUSH, Blueberry Plants - Rabbiteye Blueberry varieties/cultivars (Vaccinium ashei 'Tifblue')

TIFBLUE BLUEBERRY BUSH, Blueberry Plants - Rabbiteye Blueberry varieties/cultivars (Vaccinium ashei 'Tifblue')
SKU: TIFBVAC3

Enjoy TIFBLUE RABBITEYE BLUEBERRY plants for their...

. sweet + healthy large light blue berries >>> high quality + mid to late ripening
. vigorous productive growth >>> upright habit to 5-6'+
. exceptional cold hardiness and performance in hot humid climates
. easy-to-grow eco-friendly nature >>> generally disease and pest-free
. showy fall color >>> shades of red and orange
. enduring popularity >>> cold hardy blueberry variety for Southern gardens

USDA plant hardiness zones: 7, 8, 9 | considered winter hardy to 0 °F (-18°C)
Sunset plant hardiness zones: 4-6, 17 [western states]

LIGHT: full sun for best fruit production [provide at least 6 hours]
WATER: evenly moist [considered drought tolerant once established]
SOIL: fertile + acid + humus-rich + well-drained [preferred pH of 4.5-5.2]

Botanical Name: Vaccinium ashei 'Tifblue'
Plant Family: Ericaceae - Heather Family
Plant Origin/Blueberry Cultivars: Southeastern United States | Georgia - 1955
Blueberry Cross Pollination: Rabbit-eye blueberry plants are self-sterile and require 2-3 different cultivars to ensure cross-pollination and fruit set.
Related Blueberry Plants for sale: Shop our Edible Plant Collection
Premier Blueberry Plant, Climax Rabbiteye Blueberry Variety

How to grow Blueberry Plants/Bushes/Shrubs:
. Select a location that provides adequate sunlight, water, and soil requirements [see above]
. Water regularly until established and during dry spells for optimum performance
. Fertilize lightly + frequently with an acid type fertilizer [avoid nitrate-type commercial fertilizers]
. Prune mature blueberry plants after harvest to promote new cane growth and limit plant size
. Maintain a 2-3" mulch layer to conserve soil moisture and minimize pesky weeds
. Avoid unnecessary cultivation around plants once they're established
. Grow Tifblue blueberries in winter-protected containers in colder climates

Shipping Size/Price: Premium Three Gallon [#3G] nursery-grown plant (11.36L)
We ship large, gift quality plants in their original container and soil. Tifblue Blueberry's guaranteed to delight your family and friends. Send edible gifts that impress.

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