Bushel & Berry® Sapphire Cascade® Blueberry
Vaccinium corymbosum 'FC12-029'
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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 & Berry® Sapphire Cascade® Blueberry highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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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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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
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Growing Zones 5-9
Spiller Bushel & Berry® Sapphire Cascade® Blueberry
- 450 Chill Hours
- Perfect for Hanging Baskets
- Big, Beautiful Harvest
- Berries Develop from Summer to Fall
- Large, Sweet Superfruit
- Use Fresh or Freeze
- Decorate Your Balcony With Edible Plants
- Lovely Bell-Shaped Spring Blooms
- Showy Red Fall Color
- Trailing Branches Cascade Down
- Perfect for Small Space Gardens
- Self Pollinating, Add Bushel & Berry® Midnight Cascade® Blueberry for Larger Crops
- Urban Tolerant
Why settle for a run-of-the-mill hanging basket this season? Grow your own blueberries, instead!
Perhaps you've never enjoyed the satisfying taste of homegrown fruit, hand-picked after weeks of anticipation. Trust us, no store-bought berry ever tasted so good!
From the first white blooms of spring to the fiery red fall color, Bushel & Berry® Sapphire Cascade® Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum ‘FC12-029’ PP# 32,183) adds a big burst of ornamental beauty in your space. This choice definitely sparks conversation, too!
No matter how large or small your landscape is, adding fruiting plants is just a good idea. Pump up your food security and gain gorgeous spring flowers, too!
Sapphire Cascade flowers profusely in springtime and is a clarion call for butterflies. Each one of the gleaming, bell-shape blooms develop into a berry!
You'll love your pretty crop of dark, tasty superfruit. Pick your breakfast from your hanging basket!
Juice them in your favorite smoothie recipe, or add a handful to fresh green salads. You'll get your health on with this weeping perennial Blueberry.
In fall, the fine-textured, elliptic foliage turns deep red. It's a fitting end to a glamorous growing season!
Extraordinarily popular fruiting plants like Sapphire Cascade Blueberry are selling out very quickly. Please place your order today!
How to Use Bushel & Berry® Sapphire Cascade® Blueberry in the Landscape
Although this is a self-pollinating variety, you'll want to add several for the largest harvest. Mix with Bushel & Berry® Midnight Cascade® in an alternating series of baskets along your porch.
You can also consider this plant a "Spiller" and use at the edge of oversized containers to soften the look. Use a compact variety like Bushel & Berry® Peach Sorbet® at the main "Thiller" in your Blueberry container garden.
These plants like acidic soil with a soil pH below 5.5; so pot them in ericaceous planting mix designed for acid loving plants. For long-term success, we recommend you start collecting pH neutral rainwater to water them.
Please make sure the pots or baskets you are using to grow Sapphire Cascade have plenty of drainage holes. Keep pots up off of your patio with bricks or clay pot feet.
Go ahead and include these trailing, cascading habit fruit bushes into a mixed garden bed. They'll make a hard-working groundcover at the edge of your planting.
Use several plants in a large basket for a lush display. You'll be able to overwinter your baskets in a sheltered spot, and they'll come back to delight you again and again.
Let your brothers and sisters get Mom a hanging basket of annuals. You can stand out with this darling Blueberry bush as a perfect Mother's Day Gift!
She'll love it all season...year after year!
#ProPlantTips for Care
Sapphire Cascade Blueberries flower and fruit best in full sun in a spot that gets great air circulation. They need at least six hours of sunlight a day.
Give a moderate amount of water on a consistent basis.Explore automated drip irrigations for container-grown Blueberries if your municipal water isn't too alkaline.
Shape in late winter with light pruning above a pair of swelling buds at a 45-degree angle. Please keep your garden snips clean and sharp.
Give your Sapphire Cascade the nutrients they need with a slow-release fertilizer for fruiting plants. Follow the directions on application rates to avoid overfeeding.
Newbie? Check out our YouTube videos and Garden Blog for a lot more information on Blueberry care tips and tricks.
Place your order for Sapphire Cascade Blueberry today and join millions of people like you on a quest for healthy, delicious homegrown fruit. Enjoy this outstanding selection!
