Blueberry Sapphire Blue

Blueberry Sapphire Blue is a premium rabbiteye variety valued for its large, firm, and sweet berries. Perfect for NZ gardens and commercial orchards, it produces abundant fruit late in the season, extending your fresh blueberry harvest. Its attractive foliage and strong growth habit make it ideal for edible landscaping.

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Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Berryfruit
Height:	1.50 m
Spread:	1.50 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Containers, Living areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Some
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as
Sku	18523

Fruit Quality and Harvest Time

Sapphire Blue berries are medium to large with excellent firmness and a sweet, tangy flavour. The harvest period is late summer, typically from December to January in New Zealand, providing fresh fruit when many other varieties finish.

Growing Conditions and Plant Size

This rabbiteye blueberry forms a dense bush about 1.5 to 2 metres tall and wide. It thrives in well-drained, acidic soils (pH 4.5-5.5) and prefers full sun for maximum fruiting. Sapphire Blue adapts well to NZ’s climate but benefits from frost protection in cooler areas.

Pollination and Care

Cross-pollination with other rabbiteye varieties such as Legacy or Tifblue is essential to ensure good fruit set. Regular watering, mulching, and pruning in late winter help maintain plant health and boost yields. Use acid-loving fertiliser in early spring for best results.

Why Buy Blueberry Sapphire Blue from The Plant Company?

We supply high-quality, NZ-grown Sapphire Blue plants with fast, reliable nationwide shipping. Our plants are carefully grown and inspected to guarantee you receive vigorous bushes ready to produce delicious blueberries. Order online today to start growing your own fresh fruit!

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