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Growing Info

Scarification: soak in warm water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: surface sow and keep moist, cover seedbed with some shade

Native to: British Columbia, California, Oregon, Washington

Native

Introduced

Vaccinium virgatumVaccinium virgatum

Rabbiteye Blueberry

In Stock: 0.035 lb (Total:0.035lb)

Vaccinium virgatum

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Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

748,440

Quantity:

0.04 lb

Collected in:

Florida

Crop year:

2024

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1834716

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: soak in warm water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: surface sow and keep moist, cover seedbed with some shade

Native to: British Columbia, California, Oregon, Washington

Native

Introduced

Discover the wonder of Vaccinium virgatum, also known as the Rabbiteye Blueberry, a delightful species of blueberry native to Southeastern United States. This attractive deciduous shrub ranges from 3 to 6 feet in height and can spread up to 3 feet, fitting perfectly in your backyard or garden. Its distinctive spirally arranged leaves start as a warm, red-bronze in the spring, gradually transforming into a lush, dark-green. Be enchanted by its delicate, bell-shaped white flowers which yield to the main attraction, the berry itself. These berries are a rich, dark blue to black color, topped with a pale blue-gray bloom via a thin wax coating for a truly captivating appearance. Despite its beauty, the Vaccinium virgatum is self-infertile and requires cross-pollination with two or more different varieties. While honeybees are not efficient pollinators for this plant, it thrives with the help of 'buzz pollination' by bees, particularly from the native Southeastern blueberry bee.
Indulge in the unique charm and beauty of the Rabbiteye Blueberry in your garden today!