Becky Blue Blueberry

Name: Becky Blue Blueberry
Brand: Flowerwood
SKU: 5645Q
Price: 15.99 USD
Availability: InStock
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White blooms in early Spring followed by ripe blueberries
Matures to 10' wide by 6-10' tall
Hardy in USDA Zones 6 - 9
Plant in full sun
Does not ship to CA or OR

Pot size

2.5 Quart 2.4 Gallon

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Description

The Becky Blueberry bush is a variety of Rabbiteye blueberry which will grow to be 6-8ft. These bushes will have white and pink blooms in early spring. Becky Blueberry bushes grow best in soil that is acidic, and rich with organic matter. Fruit will ripen mid-spring to early summer. Use a slow-release acidic fertilizer on your blueberry plants.

Blueberry plants have become a very popular landscape edible because they are easy to grow, high in antioxidants, and delicious in muffins, cereal, pancakes, and much more!

The Becky Blueberry is a deciduous/semi-evergreen plant and will go dormant during the winter months. When this plant is ordered during the Fall/Winter expect seasonal foliage decline(discoloration, spots, leaf drop) or the plant to arrive completely dormant.

Rabbiteye Blueberries require slightly acidic soil to thrive. Consequently, the Becky blue Blueberry won't do well in alkaline soil. Test your soil with our soil test kit to ensure your pH is where it needs to be. If your soil is too alkaline, you can use Espoma Soil Acidifier to get your pH more acidic. You can also supplement it with elemental sulfur to decrease the pH.

***Remember when planting blueberry bushes you have to plant two different types so that the bushes can cross-pollinate.

Care & Use

Getting Started: Understanding Your New Plant

Review your plant's information on our website or the tag that comes with it. Be mindful of sunlight preferences, soil type, and spacing needs.

Our plants are adaptable but grow best in the correct USDA Zones. Click here to learn more about your USDA Zone.

Planting Instructions

Dig a Hole

First, dig a hole three times the width of the root ball of your plant. This makes it easier for the root system to spread out quickly. Dig the hole deep enough that your plant will sit level with or slightly above the ground around it.

Amend Your Soil

Mix your native soil with rich gardening soil to provide extra nutrients and support plant growth. If your soil is clay-heavy, we recommend mixing your native clay soil with equal parts of Pine Bark mulch to improve drainage and the overall breathability of your soil.

Place Your Plant

Examine the roots. If they appear tightly bound, gently coax them apart; this ensures they can spread into the new soil. Place your plant in the hole so the top of the rootball is even with the surrounding soil—Backfill around it with the amended soil mixture. The roots need access to oxygen for your plant to thrive, so do not cover the rootball; place soil around it.

Mulch Your Plants

Top the soil beneath your plant with 3-4 inches of mulch to help it retain moisture. Be careful not to cover the rootball - your new plants roots need access to oxygen.

Water Your Plant

Soak the plant with a hose afterward to hydrate the plant, as well as get the soil and mulch situated. Develop a regular watering schedule based on your plant's needs and local weather patterns. Remember, over watering is just as, if not more, harmful than under watering.

Spacing Recommendations

Spacing Your Becki Blueberry

Blueberries need a cross-pollinator for positive results. Planting two or more varieties 3 to 6+ feet apart is recommended.

Scientific Name

Vaccinium ashei ‘Becky Blue’
Hardiness Zone

6, 7, 8, 9
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Evergreen or Deciduous

Deciduous
Features

Attracts Birds / Butterflies, Flowering
Feature Color

Blue, Green
Uses

Container
Water Needs

Medium
Bloom Season

Summer

Growing Zones : 6, 7, 8, and 9

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Becky Blue Blueberry

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