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Jelly Bean® Blueberry Bush

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Jelly Bean'

Bushel and Berry®
  • Compact Jelly Bean Blueberry Thrives in Small Spaces with Sweet, Jam-Like Fruit
  • Cold Hardy: Thrives in Zones 4-8
  • Grows 2 ft Tall, 3 ft Wide
  • Showy White, Pink Blooms From Early Spring to Late Spring
  • Excellent Small groups in Edible Gardens
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Plant Characteristics Edible, Drought resistant, Self-pollinating, Attracts pollinators, Flowering, Cold hardy
Sunlight Full sun, Partial shade
Height 2 ft
Width 3 ft
Watering Needs High
Growth Rate Moderate
Growth Habit Upright
Blooms In Spring
Flower Color White
Foliage Color Green, Red
Suitable Space Outdoors, Indoors
Botanical Name Vaccinium 'ZF06-179'
Species hybrid
Cultivar ZF06-179
Class Magnoliopsida
Does Not Ship To AK, CA, FL, HI, ID, MT, OR, PR, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

What USDA hardiness zones is the Jelly Bean® Blueberry bush suitable for?
  • The Jelly Bean® Blueberry bush requires 1000 chill hours, making it suitable for USDA zones 7-9. This mid-summer harvest variety needs cooler winter temperatures to fruit properly. Check your local chill hour accumulation to ensure successful berry production.

Can the Jelly Bean® Blueberry bush be grown successfully in containers or pots?
  • Yes, Jelly Bean® Blueberry bushes thrive in containers and make excellent patio plants. Their natural dwarf habit fits perfectly in pots for porches or balconies. Use acidic potting mix with pH 4.5-5.5 and ensure good drainage for best results.

Does the Jelly Bean® Blueberry need full sun or can it tolerate partial shade?
  • Jelly Bean® Blueberry performs best in full sun for optimal fruit production and flowering. While it can tolerate partial shade, you'll get fewer berries and less vibrant red leaf coloring. Plant in a spot that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for the sweetest harvest.

Is the Jelly Bean® Blueberry self-pollinating, or does it require a companion plant?
  • The Jelly Bean® Blueberry is self-pollinating and will produce fruit on its own. However, you'll get significantly larger harvests when you plant several bushes together for cross-pollination. For best results, space multiple plants in your landscape to maximize your mid-summer berry crop.

When does the Jelly Bean® Blueberry ripen its fruit?
  • Jelly Bean® Blueberry produces its sweet, jelly-flavored fruit in mid-summer. The berries ripen after 1000 chill hours are met, typically providing harvest from July through August. Shop at Nature Hills for this compact fruiting shrub.

What are the watering and soil drainage requirements for Jelly Bean® Blueberry?
  • Jelly Bean® Blueberry requires well-drained, acidic soil with a pH between 4.5 and 5.5. Water consistently to keep soil moist but never waterlogged, as blueberries are sensitive to both drought and standing water. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and maintain steady soil conditions.
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