
Light Needs

Mature Height

Mature Spread

Growing Zones
Make your landscape as delicious as it is beautiful with the Becki Blue Blueberry. This Rabbiteye variety is known as Vaccinium ashei ‘Becky Blue.’ It is an upright branching plant that is low-maintenance and provides an abundant harvest. White and pink blooms emerge in early spring and give way to fruit ready to be picked mid-spring to early summer. This plant grows as a perennial in USDA zones 6 through 9.
The Becki Blue Blueberry is a large plant that can be 6 to 10 feet tall. This plant is deciduous and will drop its foliage during the winter when it is dormant. As a fruit-bearing shrub, this plant will attract butterflies and birds. In this instance, birds can be a nuisance since they may eat berries, so monitor the crop and pick when the fruit is fully ripe. Plant the Becki Blue Blueberry in a hedge with other varieties.
Becki Blue Blueberry Plant Care
The Becki Blue Blueberry requires full sun. Blueberries need rich soil high in organic matter. The soil should also be acidic and have a pH of 4.5 to 5.2. Water when the top few inches of the soil is dry and place mulch around the base of the plant to retain moisture. Do not feed the plant the first year it is planted, and use a slow-release acidic fertilizer in early spring before buds appear and again during late spring.
Remove lower branches as necessary to keep fruit from touching the ground. Trim away shoots to direct energy into the plant and fruit production. Prune dead growth in the fall when the plant is dormant. Blueberry plants need to be cross-pollinated and require other varieties nearby to produce fruit. Plant the Becki Blue Blueberry near at least 2 different varieties of blueberry at least 6 feet apart to promote cross-pollination.
Becki Blue Blueberry Plant Spacing
The Becki Blue Blueberry can be 6 to 10 feet tall and 10 feet wide. Plant in an area where the shrub will receive plenty of sunlight, but the plant will not block other plants. Space plants 10 to 12 feet apart, so it is easy to move around the plant when picking berries. Create a dense hedge by spacing plants 6 feet apart.
Becky Blue Blueberry Bush Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 9 |
Plant Type: Edible Plants |
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
Mature Height: 6 - 10 Feet |
Mature Spread: 10 Feet |
Spacing: 3 - 6 Feet |
Habit: Upright |
Flower Color(s): Pink, White |
Flower Description: |
Bloom Period: Early Spring |
Foliage Type: Semi-Evergreen, Deciduous |
Foliage Color(s): Blue, Green, Silver |
Foliage Description: |
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering |
Watering: Low |
Resists: N/A |
Tolerates: Heat, Drought |
Attracts: Birds, Butterflies |
Container Role: |
Uses: Wildlife Gardens , Eaten Fresh |
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance |
Self Fertile: No |
Major Branch: Rabbit Eye |
Harvest Period: Mid Season |
Fruit Size: Medium to Large |
Fruit Color: Light Blue |
Fruit Flavor: Sweet |
Brand: Southern Living Plants |
Common Name: Becky Blue Blueberry Bush |
Other Name(s): |
Scientific Name: Vaccinium ashei ‘Becky Blue’ |
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Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

#5 Pot
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Pre-Ordered Plants
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
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Zone 10 | March 24th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 26th |
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