Collection: Southern Highbush Blueberries

Lower-chill blueberry cultivars for mild-winter regions

Cluster of ripe Southern Highbush blueberries

Southern Highbush blueberry plants

Compare Southern Highbush cultivars for mild-winter and lower-chill regions. Exact chill hours, zones, heat and cold response, harvest season, and plant form vary by cultivar; use individual product details and local climate data before selecting a plant.

Pollination and harvest

Southern Highbush cultivars can often set fruit without a second variety. A compatible Southern Highbush cultivar with overlapping bloom may improve fruit set or berry size in suitable conditions. Ripening window and crop size vary with cultivar, weather, plant age, pollinator activity, and care.

Soil and planting

Blueberries need acidic, well-drained soil and consistent moisture without prolonged saturation. Test and amend the site for the target pH, or use an appropriately sized container and acidic growing medium where native soil is unsuitable.

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