Becki Blue Rabbiteye Blueberry Bush - Vaccinium ashei 'Becki Blue'

Becki Blue Rabbiteye Blueberry Bush (Vaccinium ashei 'Becki Blue')

The 'Becki Blue' Rabbiteye Blueberry is a vigorous, upright shrub that delivers generous harvests of sweet, light blue berries ideal for fresh eating and preserves. This southeastern favorite thrives in hot climates and adds year-round visual interest to your landscape. When you buy Becki Blue blueberry bushes online from Florida Plant Nursery, you're investing in reliable fruit production and natural garden beauty.

Landscaping Uses

Position this tall, spreading shrub in sunny to partially shaded locations where it can receive full benefit of warm summer conditions. Plant multiple blueberry varieties nearby to maximize cross-pollination and fruit yield. The attractive foliage and flowering habit make it suitable as a focal point in gardens, along property lines, or integrated into mixed fruit plantings where it will draw native pollinators and create visual interest.

Specifications

Height: 8–10 feet
Width: 6–8 feet
Growth Rate: Vigorous
Sun: Full sun to part sun
Water: Regular, consistent moisture
Soil: Acidic, well-drained (pH 4.5–5.5)
USDA Zones: 7–9

Why Homeowners Love It

• Produces abundant medium to large berries with exceptional sweetness
• Naturally suited to warm, humid southeastern growing conditions
• Upright growth habit adds vertical structure and architectural interest
• Light blue fruits are perfect for fresh snacking, jams, and baking projects

Planting & Care

Plant within four weeks of arrival in a location with full sun and well-draining soil. Blueberries require acidic conditions between pH 4.5 and 5.5—test your soil before planting, and consider container growing if your native soil is too alkaline. Dig a planting hole twice as wide as the root ball and amend with organic matter or peat moss, then apply a 3-foot mulch layer to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Space plants 6–8 feet apart to allow room for spreading. Water consistently during dry periods to keep soil evenly moist, prune dead or crossing branches in late winter, and apply an acidic blueberry fertilizer in early spring following package directions.