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If you’re looking to buy blueberry plants NZ gardeners trust, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re establishing a productive home orchard or just starting your container gardening journey, growing blueberries is rewarding and delicious. Blueberries thrive right across New Zealand, delivering fresh fruit for the kitchen and ornamental beauty for your garden. On this page you’ll find everything you need to know to buy blueberry plants NZ-wide, from choosing the best varieties for your climate to tips on planting, care, and harvest.

Dianella nigra plant with masses of blue berries.

Dianella nigra (New Zealand Blueberry)

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Dianella nigra, commonly known as the New Zealand Blueberry or Tūrutu, is a NZ native that features lush foliage and glossy berries that vary in colour from blue, white, to deep purple. They are held amidst the strap-like, glossy green leaves. Dianella nigra typically grows to 40 cm tall and 50 cm wide, and is commonly included in a mixed planting or border, used in cottage gardens, or mass planted either on a bank or as a groundcover.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Flaxes
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Shade
Garden uses: Borders, Paths & Steps, Ponds
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Native
Blueberry 'Centurion' large, dark blue berries.

Blueberry 'Centurion'

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Blueberry 'Centurion' is a late season blueberry variety valued for its large firm berries and excellent sweet flavour. This productive plant performs well in New Zealand conditions and is ideal for gardeners wanting to extend their blueberry harvest into late summer. Producing reliable crops of high quality fruit it is perfect for fresh eating, baking, and preserving. Vigorous and dependable, Blueberry 'Centurion' is a strong addition to productive home gardens.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Berryfruit
Height: 2.00 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Spring
Garden uses: Containers, Living areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Tropical
Blueberry 'Tifblue' dark blue berries.

Blueberry 'Tifblue'

Blueberry 'Tifblue' is a popular rabbiteye blueberry valued for its strong growth, heavy yields, and late season fruiting. This hardy variety...

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Blueberry 'Misty' plant with blue berries.

Blueberry 'Misty'

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Blueberry 'Pink Icing' plant with fruit growing in a pot.

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Blueberry 'Pink Icing' is a compact ornamental blueberry valued for its striking pink new foliage, glossy evergreen leaves, and sweet berries. This...

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Blueberry 'Powder Blue' blue berries with lush, green foliage.

Blueberry 'Powder Blue'

Blueberry 'Powder Blue' is a late season blueberry variety valued for its sweet flavour, firm berries, and extended harvest period. This reliable...

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Hydrangea 'Blueberries and Cream' blue flower with cream-coloured florets.

Hydrangea 'Blueberries and Cream'

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Duranta Geisha Girl (Geisha Girl Plant)

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Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe Plant)

Stromanthe Triostar is a popular indoor plant owing to its lush and colourful foliage. It features elegant, dark green, pink, and cream-coloured...

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Perovskia atriplicifolia (Perovskia plant)

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Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ)

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Perovskia Blue Spire (Russian Sage Plant)

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Ace1 Planting Spade

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Bergenia cordifolia (Pig Squeak Plant)

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Aechmea fasciata (Urn Plant)

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Shadecloth - 70% Shade (Shade Cloth For Plants)

This shade cloth for plants, which is also used as plant windbreaks, reduces light levels and windspeeds by 70%. Therefore, 30% of the wind or light...

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Dianella nigra (New Zealand Blueberry)

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Best Blueberry Varieties for New Zealand

New Zealand’s mild climate means you can grow a wide range of blueberry varieties. Some of our customer favourites include:

Each variety offers something different, so consider planting two or more to ensure maximum yields and extended harvests. If you’re also intrigued by native berry plants, check out Dianella nigra (New Zealand Blueberry), a tough and ornamental option with lovely blue berries.

How to Grow Blueberry Plants in NZ

Blueberries are surprisingly easy to grow when you understand their preferences. They thrive in acidic, free-draining soil, with full sun or partial shade. If your soil isn’t naturally acidic, simply mix in some peat moss or pine bark. Blueberries love consistent moisture, especially as fruit forms, but they hate wet feet, so good drainage is essential. Mulch well to suppress weeds and maintain even soil temperature.

In autumn or early winter, order your blueberry plants online while bare-rooted stock is available. Space them about 1 to 1.5 metres apart, or grow in large pots to keep them manageable and portable. Feed annually with a slow-release fertiliser designed for acid-loving plants, and prune lightly after fruiting to encourage new growth.

The Benefits of Growing Your Own Blueberries

Buying blueberry plants in NZ means you’ll enjoy spray-free, antioxidant-rich fruit right outside your back door. Blueberry bushes also make attractive landscape features, with pretty autumn foliage and bell-shaped blossoms that attract bees. They’re ideal for edible hedges, potagers, and even urban courtyards.

If you’re ready to buy blueberry plants NZ-wide, browse our current range including Blueberry 'Centurion', Blueberry 'Misty', Blueberry 'Tifblue', and Blueberry 'Brightwell'. Add colour, flavour, and health benefits to your garden this season with our premium, hand-selected plants. Happy planting.


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