Hello Darlin Blueberry

The Hello Darlin™ Blueberry plant is the newest blueberry bush from the Southern Living Plant Collection's DownHome Harvest Edible Collection! This southern highbush hybrid blueberry was developed at the University of Florida and produces large bounties of medium-sized, firm blueberries rich in flavor and antioxidants!

This highbush hybrid of Hello Darlin Blueberry boasts unique qualities. It is known for being more disease resistant compared to other blueberry varieties, making it a top choice for growers. Additionally, its self-fertile nature eliminates the need for a pollenizer, although cross pollination can enhance fruit yield.

Blueberry plants tend to produce more fruit when they can cross-pollinate with other varieties. We recommend planting the Hello Darlin™ with its companion, the Takes the Cake Rabbiteye Blueberry.

This is an early-blooming blueberry bush that will be covered in petite bell-shaped white flowers in the spring. Those white flowers eventually turn into delicious fruit as the year progresses.

One of the best aspects of these Blueberry Plants is its controlled, upright growth habit that matures to 4-5’ H x 3-4’ W. Therefore, it's easy to work into any size of landscape!

*The Hello Darlin™ 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.*

Hello Darlin™ Blueberry Care Tips

Hardy in USDA Zones 7-9, and will go dormant yearly.

Plant in Full Sun to ensure maximum foliage and berry production.

Water 2-3 times per week during the first growing season. In the second growing season, decrease watering to 1-2 times per week.

Highbush Blueberries require slightly acidic soil to thrive. Consequently, the Hello Darlin™ 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.