Description

Rabbiteye varieties, ideal for Waikato north.

Rabbiteye blueberries have a long flowering to ripening period compared to other types of blueberries. They require cross pollination for fruit set and this will increase the yield. They are less fussy about their soil requiring less acid soil than other blueberries, but still prefer free-draining soil with a pH around 5.5, and no lime.

Reasonably drought tolerant but definitely benefit from irrigation during the development of the fruit. A very easy plant to grow with a small amount of pruning to shape, mulching with plenty of organic matter and adequate water. The plants are attractive all year round from the ‘lily of the valley’ flowers in spring to the delicious fruit and onto the autumn colours.

They will start producing fruit in 2-3 seasons.

Ht: 2m x 1.5m

Growing in a 1.9L pot

Varieties available currently; Powder Blue, Maru & Rahi