Sunshine Blue Blueberry Plant – Southern Highbush

Large 1-Gallon Container | USDA Zones 5–10

Enjoy homegrown blueberries with Sunshine Blue, a compact Southern Highbush blueberry variety suited to gardens and container growing. Its manageable size makes it a great choice for patios, small gardens, and edible landscapes. It is also more tolerant of warmer temperatures than many traditional blueberry varieties.

Plant Details

• Variety: Sunshine Blue

• Plant Type: Southern Highbush blueberry

• Shipping Container: 1-gallon container

• Root Condition: Fully rooted in soil

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–10

• Mature Height: Approximately 36 inches

• Chilling Requirement: Approximately 150 chill hours

• Fruit Season: Late-season blueberry

Current Plant Size and Seasonal Appearance

The listing photos show plants from last spring, when they were approximately 2–3 feet tall. This fall, the plants reached approximately 2–3 feet and have since been pruned to about 18 inches to encourage additional branching.

Plants are currently dormant and may arrive without leaves during fall and winter. This is a normal seasonal stage for deciduous blueberry plants.

Growing and Container Care

Sunshine Blue is a compact blueberry plant that works well in both landscape beds and large containers.

• Climate: USDA Zones 5–10.

• Chilling Requirement: Approximately 150 hours of winter chill.

• Container Growing: A good choice for patio and container gardens.

• Landscape Use: Suitable for small gardens, edible landscapes, and ornamental planting.

Blueberries generally perform best in acidic, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Use a potting mix formulated for acid-loving plants and provide appropriate drainage when growing in containers.

Shipping Information

• Container: 1-gallon pot

• Root Condition: Rooted in soil

• Seasonal Shipping: Dormant without leaves in fall and winter; leafy in spring and summer.

• Temperature Protection: Orders may be held if temperatures are above 89°F or below 20°F.

• Desired Ship Date: You may enter your preferred shipping date in the Special Instructions to Seller at checkout.

Free shipping is available to most locations. We cannot ship to Alaska, Hawaii, APO addresses, U.S. territories, or locations considered remote without a freight surcharge.

Every plant is inspected for quality before shipment. If your plant arrives damaged, please contact us promptly with photos of the package and plant so we can help.

About the Nursery: Scenic Hill Farm is a licensed Oregon nursery.

Please Note

Live plants naturally vary in shape and branching. The current plants have been pruned to approximately 18 inches and may look different from the older spring listing photos. Dormant plants without leaves are normal during the fall and winter shipping season.