Bless Your Heart Blueberry

Light Needs

Full Sun(At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

4-5 Feet

Mature Spread

3-4 Feet

Growing Zones

7 to 9

‘Bless Your Heart’™ rabbiteye blueberry – Vaccinium ashei ‘Alapaha’ PP16266 – is the perfect addition for anyone who loves blueberries. Small white flowers flourish in the early spring, leading to the development of medium to large sized blueberries bursting with flavor. These berries are sought after for their firmness, shelf life, and dark blue color. With its drought tolerance and disease and pest resistance, this shrub is a must-have.

Bless Your Heart Blueberry Care

Plant ‘Bless Your Heart’™ rabbiteye blueberry in well-drained, acidic soil. Amendment may be necessary to achieve the desired pH. Prune in the fall after fruit harvest.

Bless Your Heart Blueberry Spacing

To establish a hedge of ‘Bless Your Heart’™ rabbiteye blueberry, plant 3 to 4 feet apart center-to- center. Plant this shrub at least 5 feet apart on center for foundational plantings.

Bless Your Heart Rabbiteye Blueberry Plant Facts

USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 – 9

Plant Type: Edible Plants

Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height: 3 – 5 Feet

Mature Spread: 3 – 5 Feet

Spacing: 3 – 5 Feet

Habit: Upright, Compact

Flower Color(s): White

Flower Description:

Bloom Period: Spring

Foliage Type: Semi-Evergreen, Deciduous

Foliage Color(s): Green

Foliage Description:

Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering

Watering: Medium

Resists: N/A

Tolerates: Heat, Drought

Attracts: Birds, Butterflies

Container Role:

Uses: Cut Flowers, Eaten Fresh

Features: Disease/Pest Resistance, Attracts Butterflies

Self Fertile: No

Major Branch: Rabbit Eye

Harvest Period: Early to Mid Season

Fruit Size: Medium to Large

Fruit Color: Dark Blue

Fruit Flavor: Sweet

Brand: Southern Living Plants

Common Name: Bless Your Heart™ Rabbiteye Blueberry

Other Name(s):

Scientific Name: Vaccinium ashei ‘Alapaha’ PP16266