POWDERBLUE BLUEBERRY

3 gallon

$40.29

VACCINIUM ASHEI 'POWDERBLUE'

$40.29

The 'Premier' Rabbiteye Blueberry is a top-tier choice for home orchards and edible landscapes. Known for its abundant harvests of medium-to-large, sweet, and firm berries, this variety consistently ripens early in the season, often beating other cultivars to the harvest. Beyond its delicious fruit, 'Premier' offers multi-season beauty with clusters of delicate white-to-pink, bell-shaped flowers in the spring and striking foliage that transitions from glossy green to vibrant shades of orange and red in the autumn. Its upright, vigorous habit makes it an excellent choice for a productive ornamental hedge.

Quick Facts

Mature Height	8-12 feet
Mature Spread	5-6 feet
Grow Zone	USDA Zones 7-9
Bloom Time	April - May

Plant Care

Will this plant thrive in your climate?

Make sure you live within USDA Zones 7-9 by checking our Grow Zone Guide.

Plant in early spring or late fall in acidic soil (pH 4.5-5.2) rich in organic matter. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and incorporate peat moss or pine bark to ensure proper drainage and acidity. Space plants 6-10 feet apart for individual growth or 5-6 feet for a hedge.

Prune while dormant in late winter. Remove dead, damaged, or weak "twiggy" growth at the base. For mature plants, use renewal pruning by removing about 20% of the oldest canes each year to stimulate new, productive wood and maintain vigor.

Avoid fertilizing at the time of planting. Once established, apply a slow-release acidic fertilizer (such as azalea/camellia food) in early spring as new growth begins and again in late spring. Avoid nitrate-based fertilizers; use ammoniacal nitrogen sources instead.

Apply a 3-4 inch layer of organic mulch (pine straw, bark, or wood chips) to protect the shallow root system and retain moisture. In Zone 7, protect young plants from hard freezes during their first winter by using covers or temporary windbreaks if they haven't fully settled.

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