Pink Icing® Blueberry Bush
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Pink Icing'
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Preorder Shipping Schedule
We ship your plants when it's safe to transport them to your zone. Dates are estimated and subject to weather delays.
| Zone 3-4 | Week of March 30th |
| Zone 5 | Week of March 16th |
| Zone 6-12 | Week of March 2nd |
Shipping Rates
Ships in 7-10 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
✓ Zone-specific timing • ✓ Professional packaging • ✓ Health guarantee
Understanding Our Container Sizes
At Nature Hills, our plants are sold in industry-standard nursery containers. You will notice we use the word "container" rather than "gallon." Container numbers follow a nursery trade size standard, not liquid volume. The number tells you the plant's size category and general maturity level. A larger container means a more established plant with a stronger root system.

Container Sizes
Quart
Plant age: 6 months to 1 year
Best for: Ground covers, perennials, ornamental grasses
What to expect: Our smallest and most affordable size. Well-suited for planting in multiples across a large area. Allow 1 to 2 seasons for full establishment.
#1 Container
Plant age: 1 to 2 years
Best for: Shrubs, perennials, smaller trees
What to expect: About the size of a large coffee can. A well-developed root system in a manageable size. Good value choice when you have time to let the plant grow into the space over a season or two.
#2 Container
Plant age: 2 to 3 years
Best for: Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment
What to expect: A noticeable step up from a #1 in both plant size and root development. Good choice when you want visible presence without going to a larger size.
#3 Container
Plant age: 3 to 4 years
Best for: Most plants, most situations — flowering trees, shade trees, evergreen shrubs
What to expect: Our most popular size. Strong, developed root system. Plants in a #3 container make an immediate visual impact from day one. If you want a head start rather than waiting seasons for a plant to fill in, this is typically the right choice.
#5 Container and Larger
Plant age: 4 to 5+ years
Best for: Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact
What to expect: Large, mature plants ready to make an immediate statement in your landscape. We also carry #7 and larger sizes for select varieties.
Why "Container" and Not "Gallon"?
Nursery container sizes follow an industry trade standard established for the nursery and horticulture industry. The number is a size designation, not a measurement of liquid volume. Actual soil volume varies by plant type, root mass, and growing medium. Using "container" is the accurate industry term. When you see #1, #2, or #3, think of it as the plant's size tier, not a gallon measurement.
Root Pouch Containers
Some Nature Hills plants arrive in a Root Pouch, a breathable fabric container made from 100% recycled materials. Root Pouches encourage denser root development through air pruning, which discourages root circling and promotes a stronger, more fibrous root ball at the time of planting.

There are two types. Knowing which one you have changes how you plant:
- Degradable (brown or tan fabric): Plant the entire pouch directly in the ground. The fabric breaks down naturally in the soil over time.
- Non-degradable (black or gray fabric): Remove the pouch before planting. Cut the bottom open with scissors, then peel the sides away. The fibrous root ball will hold its shape.
Not sure which type you have? Check the tag on your plant or contact us and we will confirm.
Full Root Pouch planting guide
Choosing the Right Size
| Size | Plant Age | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Quart | 6 mo to 1 yr | Ground covers, perennials, grasses. Budget-friendly for mass plantings. |
| #1 Container | 1 to 2 yrs | Shrubs, perennials, small trees. Value choice for patient gardeners. |
| #2 Container | 2 to 3 yrs | Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment. |
| #3 Container | 3 to 4 yrs | Most plants. Immediate visual impact. Our most popular size. |
| #5 and larger | 4+ yrs | Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact. |
Still not sure which size is right for your project? Our plant specialists are happy to help. Contact us and we will point you in the right direction.
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Description
Breathtaking Bushel and Berry® Pink Icing® Blueberry Bush
- Northern Highbush
- Mid-Season
- Excellent Fruit is Juicy, Firm and Flavorful
- Gorgeous Spring Foliage Emerges Pink
- Lovely, Bell-Shaped White Blooms in Summer
- Leaves Deepen to Blue-Green Summer Color
- Iridescent Turquoise Blue Fall Color
- Ornamental Edible
- Compact, Semi-Evergreen Plant
- Self-Pollinating, but You’ll Get Larger Crops with Two Plants
- Incredible Gift Plant or Patio Plant
- Looks Great as a Hedge or Mass Planting
You’ll find plenty of places around your landscape for one of the most exciting Blueberry varieties on the market. With ornamental foliage and luscious fruit, Pink Icing® Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum 'ZF06-079' PP #23,336) looks incredible in all seasons.
In warm climates, this semi-evergreen will keep its blue-green foliage on over the winter. But you’ll want to take note in early spring. The newest growth is a sweet shade of pink!
Pink Icing delivers a gorgeous foliage display through the whole growing season. Add snow-white, bell-shaped flowers in late spring, followed by yummy blueberries mid-season? No wonder this plant sells out as soon as it hits the website.
Pink Icing is a compact variety of Northern Highbush. Pair it with early season Duke, and late season Elliott to extend your berry season. While this is a self-pollinating variety, blueberries will produce a more abundant fruit set with a partner. Add a pretty Peach Sorbet® Blueberry for a great look.
Don’t have room? No problem. Pink Icing is a self-pollinating variety, so you only need one plant.
Part of the esteemed Bushel and Berry® collection, Pink Icing is one of the hottest “edible ornamental” available. It is perhaps the perfect “Thriller” for container gardening. It grows into a nice, mounded shape.
In late fall, the leaves brighten into a fantastic turquoise fall color display. The vivid fall leaves almost glow! You’ve got to see it to believe it.
If Pink Icing Blueberries are in stock on the site, snap them up! Don’t wait, or we’ll sell out of our limited supply. No wonder, these plants are amazing!
#ProPlantTips for Care
If Rhododendrons grow in the wild where you live, chances are good you have acidic soil. That’s a good thing when you are trying to grow Blueberries.
These special plants require acidic, well-drained soil with a pH between 4.5 and 5.5 to do well. Test your soil with an inexpensive soil tester to get a read on your native soil.
If your soil is alkaline, you can amend a wide planting hole with acidifying Sulphur, Peat Moss and 25% Pathway Bark. Or, you can easily grow Pink Icing Blueberry in an exterior garden container using Dr. Earth Acid Lovers Organic and Natural Planting Mix. Fertilize with Dr. Earth Acid Lovers Organic and Natural Premium Fertilizer acidic fertilizer according to the directions on the label.
Oftentimes, city water can be quite alkaline. If you have a Rain Barrel, use neutral pH rainwater to water your blueberries.
Use a 20” decorative patio pot to allow enough room for the root systems to flourish, even as a mature shrub. Place them on your deck, patio, balcony or porch. Use two as “Thrillers”, flanking either side of your doorway.
A long row of Pink Icing Blueberries make a wonderful low hedge, or edging for a mixed shrub border. Plant them 3 feet apart on center. You’ll measure from the center of one to the center of the next.
Give them full sun in areas with mild summers. In hot summers, they’ll appreciate some afternoon shade.
Why not add a tremendous amount of curb appeal by planting Pink Icing in your east-facing foundation or patio plantings?
Edible landscaping is all the rage these days!
Plant them anywhere you want a hard-working accent. Just make sure you can easily reach all the way around your plants for harvest. You won’t want to miss a single berry!
Pink Icing can become a star in Kitchen Gardens, and Children’s Gardens, too. What a perfect way to show children where their food comes from!
You’ll appreciate the double-duty these lovely, small fruiting shrubs pull for you in your landscape. Take full advantage of your sunlight and grow your own, incredible, healthy blueberries.
Order Pink Icing Blueberries from the experts at Nature Hills today and start enjoying year-round color and beauty with stunning foliage colors. Enjoy growing your own robust-flavored berries!
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FragrantYes
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
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Does Not Ship ToAK, CA, FL, HI, ID, MT, OR, PR, WA
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