- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 3 - 4 Feet
- Mature Spread 3 - 4 Feet
- Growing Zones 6 - 9
- Use As A Thriller In Containers
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
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 Known 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 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
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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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