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Vaccinium sp. “Sharpes”
250mm pot
$16.99 – $49.99
A low chill variety that will grow in the Perth area and coastal suburbs. For further growing information see our how to grow guide.
Position: Needs acidic soil, in Perth does best in large pots using Green Life Soil Co Blueberry Potting Mix. Needs to be protected from afternoon sun in summer
Size & Habit: 2m x 2m, vigorous tough shrub
Flower: White, bell shaped, winter into spring
Fruit: Large, pleasantly sweet, may become soft in warmer weather
Skin: Dark blue, thin
Cropping: September to December
Harvest/Maturity: Can fruit in the first year
Pollination: Self-fertile, cropping will improve if planted with Biloxi, Sunshine Blue or Misty
Uses: Eating fresh, baking, drying, smoothies, preserving, syrups