Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
A winning combination of an attractive shrub and edible berries make the Splendid!™ Blue Highbush Blueberry a great choice for any garden. Known botanically as Vaccinium corymbosum 'NC4499', this blueberry bush produces interesting blue-green foliage and small white flowers, which later develop into delicious fruits. With a final height of 3 to 4 feet, the Splendid!™ Blue Highbush Blueberry is a versatile shrub.
The deciduous Splendid!™ Blue Highbush Blueberry forms a rounded habit and is winter hardy in zones 6 to 9. It will develop berries on its own but planting alongside another Highbush variety will ensure a bumper crop. Splendid!™ is ideal for mass plantings and forming a low hedge. It can also be grown as a specimen in a border.
Splendid!™ Blue Highbush Blueberry Care
Full sun is needed for the Splendid!™ Blue Highbush Blueberry to thrive and develop ripe berries. It prefers an acidic substrate that is fertile and free draining. Water well after planting, and keep the soil moist during the spring and summer. To give it a boost, you can apply an ericaceous-specific fertilizer in early spring. Mulching annually with organic matter will help conserve moisture over the hotter months.
No pruning is required for the first 4 to 6 years. From then on, you can remove some of the oldest wood to encourage new growth.
Splendid!™ Blue Highbush Blueberry Spacing
The Splendid!™ Blue Highbush Blueberry can reach a final size of 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. If planting multiple shrubs, a spacing of 3 to 4 feet between plants is appropriate.
Splendid!™ Blue Highbush Blueberry Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 9 |
| Plant Type: Bushes |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Spacing: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Description: White Shades |
| Bloom Period: Spring |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Dusty Blue Green |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Fall Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: Heat |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Edging, Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Splendid! Blue Highbush Blueberry |
| Other Name(s): Blueberry |
| Scientific Name: Vaccinium corymbosum 'NC4499' |
- SKU:
- VACSB123
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| 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 |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
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This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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