{"product_id":"snowchaser-blueberry-starter-plant-vaccinium-corymbosum-live-berry-bush","title":"Snowchaser Blueberry Starter Plant | Vaccinium corymbosum Live Berry Bush","description":"\u003cp\u003eSnowchaser Blueberry is a southern highbush blueberry prized for its very early ripening season and sweet, flavorful berries. This live starter plant (Vaccinium corymbosum) arrives ready to establish in your edible garden, patio container, or berry patch. With its compact, upright growth habit and attractive foliage, Snowchaser works beautifully as both a productive fruit plant and an ornamental shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSnowchaser is known for producing an early crop of firm, medium-to-large blueberries with excellent sweetness. The plant offers seasonal interest with white bell-shaped flowers in spring, colorful berries in late spring to early summer, and foliage that shifts to warm tones in autumn. It is an excellent choice for home gardeners who want fresh, homegrown blueberries earlier in the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery early ripening southern highbush blueberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet, firm, medium-to-large berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, upright growth habit suitable for containers or garden beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite spring flowers and attractive fall foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-pollinating, but yields improve with a compatible cross-pollinator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vaccinium corymbosum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial fruiting shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, acidic soil (pH 4.5-5.5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, compact shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant your Snowchaser Blueberry starter in a location with full sun to partial shade and well-drained, acidic soil. If your garden soil is not naturally acidic, amend it with peat moss or use a potting mix designed for acid-loving plants. Dig a hole slightly wider than the root ball, place the plant at the same depth it was growing in its nursery pot, and backfill gently. Water thoroughly after planting and maintain consistent moisture, especially during the first growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply a layer of mulch around the base to conserve moisture and keep roots cool, but keep mulch away from the trunk. Fertilize in early spring with a fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants. Prune lightly to remove dead or crossing branches and to maintain shape. In colder regions, provide winter protection for container-grown plants. With proper care, your blueberry plant will establish and produce fruit in the coming seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne Snowchaser Blueberry starter plant (Vaccinium corymbosum) in a nursery pot, ready for planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67739725168950,"sku":"EDNA-019","price":67.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.8172973189_1r2g.jpg?v=1792114695","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/snowchaser-blueberry-starter-plant-vaccinium-corymbosum-live-berry-bush","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}