Proven Winners? Splendid!? Blue Highbush Blueberry Shrub

Proven Winners® Splendid!® Blue Highbush Blueberry Shrub

Looking for a shrub that delivers both visual appeal and fresh, homegrown fruit? The Splendid!® Blue highbush blueberry combines ornamental charm with exceptional flavor, featuring deep blue-toned foliage and an abundance of sweet berries throughout the summer season. When you buy Splendid!® Blue online from Florida Plant Nursery, you're getting a Proven Winners® variety that has been rigorously tested to outperform standard blueberries in productivity, disease resistance, and garden performance.

Landscaping Uses

This versatile shrub works beautifully as a focal point in edible gardens, mixed borders, or foundation plantings where you want both aesthetic interest and a functional harvest. Plant it in groups with other blueberry varieties to maximize cross-pollination and fruit production, or position it as a standalone specimen for year-round foliage color and springtime flower display. Its rounded, mounded form makes it ideal for landscapes where space is at a premium but visual impact is essential.

Specifications

Height: 4–5 feet
Width: 3–4 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Consistently moist
Soil: Well-draining, acidic
USDA Zones: 4–9

Why Homeowners Love It

• Beautiful white spring flowers attract pollinators and add seasonal interest
• Produces sweet, flavorful berries perfect for fresh eating, baking, and preserves
• Dusky blue foliage provides year-round ornamental value and garden structure
• Proven Winners® genetics ensure superior performance, disease resistance, and reliability

Planting & Care

Select a location with full sun and acidic, well-draining soil for best results. Dig a planting hole twice the width of the root ball and equally deep, then position the shrub so the top of the root ball sits level with the ground surface. Water thoroughly after planting and maintain consistent moisture, especially during the growing season and dry spells—a mulch layer helps retain moisture and keeps roots cool. Apply acid-based fertilizer in early spring to support vigorous growth and fruiting. Prune lightly after flowering to shape the plant and remove damaged branches; for enhanced fruit production, perform heavier pruning in winter to remove older canes.