PREMIER RABBITEYE BLUEBERRY

3 gallon

$40.29

VACCINIUM ASHEI 'PREMIER'

$40.29

Premier is a vigorous rabbiteye blueberry ideal for warm Southern climates. Blooming early, it produces large, firm, sweet berries from May to June. Plants grow 6–8' tall and need cross-pollination for best yields, providing abundant fruit for fresh eating or preserves.

Quick Facts

Mature Height	6-8 feet
Mature Spread	6-8 feet
Grow Zone	USDA Zones 7-9
Bloom Time	March–April

Plant Care

Will this plant thrive in your climate?

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

Requires highly acidic soil (pH 4.5–5.2). If your soil is not naturally acidic, incorporate peat moss or elemental sulfur. Plant in full sun for the best fruit production and ensure the site has excellent drainage to avoid root rot.

Prune in late winter while dormant. Focus on removing dead, diseased, or crossing branches. For mature plants, remove about 20% of the oldest canes each year to encourage new, productive growth from the base.

Use an acid-loving plant fertilizer (like those for Azaleas). Apply in early spring before growth starts and again after fruit set. Avoid fertilizers containing nitrates or chlorides, as blueberries are sensitive to these salts.

Rabbiteye blueberries are hardy, but a 3–4 inch layer of organic mulch (pine bark or needles) is essential to protect the shallow root system from temperature swings and to maintain necessary soil moisture.

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