Pot Size: 3 gallon
Native Status: Native Cultivar
Description: The Powder Blue Blueberry is named for the color of its blueberries. Native to the southern United States, it is a rabbiteye variety of blueberry characterized by the fact that the blueberries themselves are pink before they ripen to their distinctive blue color. Medium sized berry. Powder Blue Blueberry shrubs are exceptionally popular as they are easy to grow. These blueberry plants have red and gold foliage in the fall, and their berries add a splash of color to your garden. Requires cross-pollination to bear fruit. Pollinate with Tifblue or Brightwell blueberry bushes. Considered a superfood due to its nutritional value.
Light Exposure: Full sun Drought Tolerant: No
Soil Moisture: Acidic, moist well drained Salt Tolerant: No
Mature Height: 6 ft - 12 ft Deer Resistant: No
Mature Width: 6 ft – 10 ft
Bloom Color/Bloom Time: White bell-shaped flowers turning to berries June to July
Historical Uses: The Powder Blue Blueberry was released jointly in 1978 by North Carolina State University and the US Department of Agriculture. Vaccinium corymbosum first documented 1753 in America.
Wildlife Values: Attracts pollinators, honeybees and other beneficial insects. Wildlife food source.
👉 For more information visit NC Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox and Growing Blueberries in the Home Garden.
The information provided here is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Medicinal plants can have serious side effects and interactions with medications. Consult your healthcare provider before using any herbal remedies, as you are responsible for your own health decisions.
Photo Credits:
1 - Bill Cline, Growing Blueberries in the Home Garden
2 - Flowers Per Verdonk CC BY-NC 2.0
Pot Size: 3 gallon
Native Status: Native Cultivar
Description: The Powder Blue Blueberry is named for the color of its blueberries. Native to the southern United States, it is a rabbiteye variety of blueberry characterized by the fact that the blueberries themselves are pink before they ripen to their distinctive blue color. Medium sized berry. Powder Blue Blueberry shrubs are exceptionally popular as they are easy to grow. These blueberry plants have red and gold foliage in the fall, and their berries add a splash of color to your garden. Requires cross-pollination to bear fruit. Pollinate with Tifblue or Brightwell blueberry bushes. Considered a superfood due to its nutritional value.
Light Exposure: Full sun Drought Tolerant: No
Soil Moisture: Acidic, moist well drained Salt Tolerant: No
Mature Height: 6 ft - 12 ft Deer Resistant: No
Mature Width: 6 ft – 10 ft
Bloom Color/Bloom Time: White bell-shaped flowers turning to berries June to July
Historical Uses: The Powder Blue Blueberry was released jointly in 1978 by North Carolina State University and the US Department of Agriculture. Vaccinium corymbosum first documented 1753 in America.
Wildlife Values: Attracts pollinators, honeybees and other beneficial insects. Wildlife food source.
👉 For more information visit NC Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox and Growing Blueberries in the Home Garden.
The information provided here is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Medicinal plants can have serious side effects and interactions with medications. Consult your healthcare provider before using any herbal remedies, as you are responsible for your own health decisions.
Photo Credits:
1 - Bill Cline, Growing Blueberries in the Home Garden
2 - Flowers Per Verdonk CC BY-NC 2.0
