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- Self Pollinates
- 3 - 5 Feet Tall & Wide
- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Growing Zones 7 - 9
‘Bless Your Heart’™ rabbiteye blueberry - Vaccinium ashei 'Alapaha' PP16266 – is the perfect addition for anyone who loves blueberries. Small white flowers flourish in the early spring, leading to the development of medium to large sized blueberries bursting with flavor. These berries are sought after for their firmness, shelf life, and dark blue color. With its drought tolerance and disease and pest resistance, this shrub is a must-have.
Bless Your Heart Blueberry Care
Plant ‘Bless Your Heart’™ rabbiteye blueberry in well-drained, acidic soil. Amendment may be necessary to achieve the desired pH. Prune in the fall after fruit harvest.
Bless Your Heart Blueberry Spacing
To establish a hedge of ‘Bless Your Heart’™ rabbiteye blueberry, plant 3 to 4 feet apart center-to- center. Plant this shrub at least 5 feet apart on center for foundational plantings.
Bless Your Heart Rabbiteye Blueberry Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 - 9 |
| Plant Type: Edible Plants |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 3 - 5 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 3 - 5 Feet |
| Spacing: 3 - 5 Feet |
| Habit: Upright, Compact |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: Spring |
| Foliage Type: Semi-Evergreen, Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering |
| Watering: Medium |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: Heat, Drought |
| Attracts: Birds, Butterflies |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Cut Flowers, Eaten Fresh |
| Features: Disease/Pest Resistance, Attracts Butterflies |
| Self Fertile: No |
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Major Branch: Rabbit Eye |
|
Harvest Period: Early to Mid Season |
|
Fruit Size: Medium to Large |
|
Fruit Color: Dark Blue |
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Fruit Flavor: Sweet |
| Brand: Southern Living Plants |
| Common Name: Bless Your Heart™ Rabbiteye Blueberry |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Vaccinium ashei 'Alapaha' PP16266 |
- SKU:
- BYHBB
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.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know 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 Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 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 Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know 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 Know 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
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations
Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.