Jelly Bean® Blueberry Bush

Vaccinium 'ZF06-179'

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Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Profile & Growing Essentials

Edible, Drought resistant, Self-pollinating, Attracts pollinators, Flowering, and Cold hardy

Specifications

Botanical Name

Vaccinium 'ZF06-179'
Height

2 ft
Width

3 ft
Growing Zones

4–8
Sunlight
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Growth Rate

Moderate
Flower Color
- White
Leaf Color
- Green
- Red
Fall Color

Red/Yellow
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pollinator Required

No
Bloom Period

Early Spring, Late Spring
Does Not Ship To

AK, GA, HI, MI, MT, OR, WA

Planting & Care Instructions

Where to Plant

Sunlight: Aim for at least 6 to 8 hours of direct, unfiltered sun each day; full sun ensures maximum berry production and the best red-tinged winter foliage this variety is known for. While it tolerates partial shade, expect fewer blooms and a significantly lighter berry yield.
Soil: Blueberries are acid-loving, so the soil must have a low pH between 4.5 and 5.5, be well-drained, and rich in organic matter. If you have heavy clay or alkaline soil, amend the planting hole heavily with peat moss or elemental sulfur to lower the pH before planting.

Watering Requirements

For the first year, keep the soil consistently moist to allow the shallow root system to establish well; this may mean daily watering during hot, dry spells. Once mature, Jelly Bean® is moderately drought tolerant, but inconsistent watering, especially during the fruit-ripening stage, will result in stressed plants and small, dry, or cracked berries. Provide about an inch of water weekly from flowering through harvest.

Pruning Tips

Blueberry bushes bloom and fruit primarily on old wood, specifically canes that grew the previous season. The best time to prune is late winter or early spring before new buds begin to swell. The technique is a simple thinning: remove the oldest, thickest, darkest canes down to the ground, taking out about 20% of the oldest wood each year to make room for vigorous new growth that will produce the best future harvests.

Fertilizer Needs

Use a granular, acid-loving fertilizer (like an Azalea/Rhododendron formula) once in early spring as new growth emerges and possibly again in late spring. This timing provides nutrients when the plant needs them most for setting fruit and developing new canes. What to avoid: Do not apply any high-nitrogen fertilizer after mid-summer or you risk stimulating soft, late growth that is highly susceptible to winter damage.

Growing Zones 4–8

Find Your Growing Zone!

Yum! Bushel and Berry® Jelly Bean® Blueberry Bush

Mid-Summer Harvest
1000 Chill Hours
Natural Dwarf Fits Perfectly in Small Space Gardens
Grow Healthy, Sweet Fruit
Berries Taste Like Blueberry Jelly
Beautiful Blooms and Leaves Emerge Red
Lovely Spring Flowers are Bell-Shaped and Pink
Tips of the Pointed Leaves Remain Red in Cooler Climates
Pretty Fruiting Display
Makes a Tight, Tidy Landscape Shrub
Keep in Containers or Grow in the Ground
Self Pollinating, but You'll Enjoy Bigger Crops with Several Plants

Add improved modern fruiting shrubs in your quest to create a wonderful landscape to enjoy with family and friends. After all, they offer both ornamental appeal and delicious edible berries!

Bushel and Berry® Jelly Bean® Blueberry (Vaccinium ‘ZF06-179’ PP #24,662) features a crop of beautiful, firm berries that ripen in mid-summer. The taste is nice and sweet like homemade blueberry jelly.

Harvest them for your breakfast oatmeal, or bag them to freeze for smoothies and baked goods. Too busy? No problem, just let the local songbirds take their fill.

Why not plant several of them as a mini hedge along a pathway? That way you'll have plenty for your needs, and support the birds, too.

Butterflies appreciate these hard-working, petite shrubs, too. They'll come visit the jewel-toned, bell-shaped blooms filled with nectar in springtime.

Grow these plants in patio pots for decoration on your porch or balcony. Or, grow them as a marvelous low edging plant in your foundation plantings or mixed borders with slightly acidic soil.

Make sure to place them in a high-profile spot, as people will want to examine the highlights of red-tipped, elongated green leaves. This charming plant amazes garden visitors each time they come over.

Imagine treating yourself to ripe, mid-season blueberries from your backyard! Jelly Bean Blueberry fruit is a sweet treat with aromatic flavors and antioxidants.

Just be sure to plant them in well-drained, acidic soil with a pH between 4.5 and 5.5; or keep them in containers if you have alkaline soil. Read our Garden Blog for more info on growing Blueberry plants.

Order Jelly Bean Blueberries today. You'll get the largest harvest with at least two or three plants; and they make exceptional gift plants, too!

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Jelly Bean® Blueberry Bush

Vaccinium 'ZF06-179'

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