Bushel and Berry® Jelly Bean® Blueberry Bush
Vaccinium 'ZF06-179'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
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 Highlights
Bushel and Berry® Jelly Bean® Blueberry Bush highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
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Growing Zones 4-8
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!
