A highly ornamental selection with blue-green leaves and pink flowers. Heavy yield of large to medium-large fruit of very good quality. Semi-evergreen southern highbush in mild winter regions. To 6 ft. eventual height. Misty Blueberry is orginally from northern Florida. Zone
ZONE: 7-10
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Early season.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full to 3/4 sun, balanced and regular moisture (especially in summer), acid soils - add peat moss or sulfur to increase acidity as needed, although the Southern Highbush will do better with less acid soils. Reduce grass competition in root zone by applying 2-3" layer of wood chips. Apply aged manure under chips yearly. Cut out dead wood as needed; some will dormant prune out branches older than 3 years to spur development of new, vigorous growth.
CHILL HOURS: Low: 300 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Good.
SIZE AT MATURITY: To 6' x 4'
