Key Features:
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Color:
• Deep blue berries
• Glossy green summer foliage that turns fiery red in fall -
Fragrance: Mildly sweet floral scent from spring blossoms
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Wildlife Resistance: May require netting to deter birds; deer may browse foliage
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Pest Resistance: Relatively pest-resistant with proper spacing and drainage
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Planting Zones: Hardy in USDA zones 4–8
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Sun Preferences: Prefers full sun (6+ hours daily) for maximum yield and fruit quality
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Drought Tolerance: Moderate; needs consistent moisture but dislikes soggy soil
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Size at Maturity: Reaches 4–6 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide
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Planting Instructions (from a 3.5" pot):
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Choose a sunny location with acidic, well-drained soil (pH 4.5–5.5)
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Dig a hole twice as wide and as deep as the root ball
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Mix peat moss or pine bark into native soil to improve acidity and drainage
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Plant at soil level, backfill, and water deeply
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Mulch with pine bark or sawdust to retain moisture and suppress weeds
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Space plants 4–5 feet apart for hedges or 5–6 feet for individual shrubs
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Water regularly, especially during fruiting and dry spells
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Prune in late winter to maintain shape and boost productivity
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Reka Blueberry delivers early fruit, vibrant foliage, and high adaptability, making it a top choice for gardeners seeking beauty and bounty in one hardy plant.
***We recommend that you wait 7 to 10 days from the date of receipt before repotting your plants, to allow them to recover from the shock of shipping***
Exercise caution and use your best judgment before ordering during unusually hot or cold weather (below 32 degrees F, or in excess of 95F for shipping purposes), as these extremes may leave your plant vulnerable to damage. The optimal time for planting for most of our material is in mid to late spring, past the danger of hard frost. Please refer to our preferred shipping and planting guide for your area below.
Sometimes these plants are small, like the pictures. Sometimes they will be larger, depending on crop rotation. No plants are shipped from our farm until fully rooted.
Our unique, innovative packaging ensures your order arrives in excellent condition. We recommend that you place your order according to the ideal planting time for your growing zone (see estimated dates below).
Spring
Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May
Zone 5: Late April to Early May
Zone 6: Mid to Late April
Zone 7: Early to Mid April
Zone 8: Late March to Early April
Zone 9, 10: Late March
Fall
Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
Zone 5: Early to Mid September
Zone 6: Mid September
Zone 7: Mid to Late September
Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October
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