{"product_id":"sweetheart-blueberry","title":"Sweetheart Blueberry Bush - Vaccinium corymbosum 'Sweetheart'","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSweetheart Blueberry Bush (Vaccinium corymbosum 'Sweetheart')\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sweetheart Blueberry Bush is a dual-harvest powerhouse that delivers two generous crops of plump, juicy berries each growing season. This hybrid variety combines the best traits of Southern and Northern Highbush genetics, producing sweet, firm fruit perfect for fresh eating or baking. Many homeowners choose to buy Sweetheart Blueberry online because it yields approximately 15 pounds of premium berries annually with minimal effort required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscaping Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant your Sweetheart Blueberry Bush in a sunny location where it will serve as both an ornamental shrub and productive edible garden feature. This variety works beautifully in foundation plantings, along property lines, or integrated into dedicated berry gardens. For optimal cross-pollination and larger harvests, consider spacing multiple bushes at least five feet apart in rows set ten feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 4–6 feet\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 3–5 feet\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Fast\u003cbr\u003eSun: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)\u003cbr\u003eWater: Regular, consistently moist soil\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Well-draining, acidic to neutral\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Homeowners Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Produces two substantial harvests annually—one in late May through June and another in August\u003cbr\u003e• Generates exceptionally large fruit clusters with fist-sized berries bursting with natural sweetness\u003cbr\u003e• Delivers firm yet incredibly juicy berries ideal for muffins, pancakes, pies, or straight-from-the-bush snacking\u003cbr\u003e• Requires minimal pruning and maintenance once established in your landscape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect a planting site with full sun and excellent drainage, then dig a hole approximately twice the width of the root ball at matching depth. Fill with a soil-peat moss blend and water thoroughly. Maintain consistently moist (not waterlogged) soil through weekly watering, or twice weekly during heat waves. Apply fertilizer twice annually—once in spring and again after harvest. Prune only to remove dead branches and thin lower limbs to prevent fruit from touching the ground; minimal maintenance keeps your blueberry bush thriving and productive for years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florida Plant Nursery","offers":[{"title":"4 inch","offer_id":45814398976186,"sku":"20990","price":53.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/3520\/4026\/files\/sweetheart-blueberry_e57e99b6-799b-4d50-a36b-2fa12eb8d628.jpg?v=1777510227","url":"https:\/\/floridaplantnursery.com\/products\/sweetheart-blueberry","provider":"Florida Plant Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}