Southern Highbush Blueberry Seeds

Southern Highbush blueberry seeds grow into a deciduous shrub with an upright to spreading growth habit, suited to home gardens and small landscape plantings in mild to warm temperate climates. This plant type is adapted to regions with shorter winter chilling requirements and performs well where winters are relatively mild. Plants establish best in full sun and acidic, well-drained soil, developing steady growth over time. Their adaptable habit makes them suitable for garden beds, borders, and mixed perennial plantings.

Features

• Deciduous shrub with upright to spreading growth habit

• Adapted to mild and warm temperate climates

• Suitable for home gardens and landscape plantings

• Performs well in full sun with acidic soils

• Compatible with garden beds and border plantings

Specifications

• Scientific name: Vaccinium corymbosum

• Common name (US): Blueberry

• Seed type / variety: Southern Highbush type

• Growth habit: Deciduous shrub

• USDA hardiness zones: 7–10

• Planting season: Fall or early spring

• Sowing season with specific months per zone:

  • Zones 7–8: Sow outdoors November–December or start indoors January–February

  • Zones 9–10: Sow outdoors December–January or start indoors January

• Germination time and conditions: 30–60 days; cold stratification recommended

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun

• Soil requirements: Acidic, well-drained sandy or loamy soil

• Watering needs: Moderate; maintain consistent soil moisture

• Mature plant size: 4–6 feet tall and 3–5 feet wide

• Plant spacing: 4–5 feet between plants