Blueberry
Vaccinium corymbosum
Description
Blueberries are a widely distributed and widespread group of perennial flowering plants with blue or purple berries. They are classified in the section Cyanococcus within the genus Vaccinium.
Taxonomy
Family
Ericaceae
Genus
Vaccinium
Cultivars
49
Blast
Blast is a vaccinium corymbosum cultivar. A Rabbiteye variety that produces good crops of medium sized berries that are juicy and sweet. They are full of vitamins, especially vitamin C and good antioxidant properties too.

Blast RE
This 'Rabbit Eye' Blueberry is sweet, succulent to and looks good in the garden as well. The berries are medium, full of lots of vitamins, high in vitamin C and good antioxidant properties too. Plant in sun or part shade in nice rich acid soil for best results. Fruits Feb-March. Evergreen. It is important to remember that Blueberries fruit on the previous years wood and whilst they are self-fertile they will always do better with a companion. Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland Flower colour: Pink. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Blue.

Blue Crop NH
Blueberry Northern Highbush variety. Packed full of Vitamin C 'Blue Crop' is a reliable variety that fruits around Feb-March. Likes rich acid soil that doesn't completely dry out in summer. Late fruiting in Feb-March. Deciduous. It is important to remember that Blueberries fruit on the previous years wood and whilst they are self-fertile they will always do better with a companion. Flower colour: White / Pink. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Blue Dawn
Blue Dawn is a vaccinium corymbosum cultivar. A Rabbiteye variety producing large, dark blue fruit that are ready to harvest in December and through to February. Plant in a sunny position where soils are rich in organic material, slightly acidic, suitably moist and free-draining.

Blue Dawn RE
Blueberry Rabbiteye. Developed in conjunction with Plant and Food Research this variety has delicious large dark blue fruit that are ready to pick from around January. Suitable for the warmer districts of NZ. Plant in the sun, in rich acid soil with 'Blue Magic' or 'Tasty Blue'. Evergreen. PVR. Blueberries taste best when left to ripen on the bush 7-10 days after turning blue. Trademarked under this name. It is important to remember that Blueberries fruit on the previous years wood and whilst they are self-fertile they will always do better with a companion. Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland Flower colour: White / Pink. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Blue.

Blue Joy NH
Blueberry Northern Highbush. Fruit is ready to eat from December. Packed full of Vitamin C the generous crops of medium sized, mild flavoured berries will hold on the bush for long periods. Plant with another Northern Highbush. Happiest in rich acid soil. Deciduous. Northern Highbush Blueberries are suitable for cooler climates Flower colour: White / Pink. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Blue Magic
Blue Magic is a vaccinium corymbosum cultivar. A Rabbiteye variety that produces heavy crops of medium to large fruit that are ready to harvest from December through to February. Plant in a sunny position where soils are slightly acidic, suitably moist, rich in organic material and free-draining.

Blue Star NH
A large, firm blueberry that is ideal to grow in a container or in the garden. Can be used as a hedge or a stand alone specimen but 1 plant will never be enough. The leaves turn a stunning bronze tone in Autumn. Eat straight from the plant, add to smoothies, salads, baking or desserts. Deciduous. Northern Highbush Flower colour: White / Pink. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Burst
Burst is a vaccinium corymbosum cultivar. A Rabbiteye variety that is suitable for warmer climates. An excellent cropper that produces large clusters of medium sized fruit with good flavour.

Burst RE
Blueberry Rabbiteye. An excellent, sweet variety producing large clusters of medium sized berries from mid February to early April. Fruits on second year wood. Ideal for warm climates as they require low chill hours for bud initiation. Pollinate with another Rabbit eye variety. Evergreen. Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland Flower colour: White / Pink. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Blue.

Centurion
Centurion is a vaccinium corymbosum cultivar. A mid to late season, rabbiteye variety that produces large clusters of medium sized fruit that are aromatic, firm and have a long fruiting season. Plant in a sunny position where soils are moist, slightly acidic, rich in organic material and free-draining.

Centurion RE
Blueberry Rabiteye variety that crops well with clusters of medium sized dark firm fruit with a great flavour. Ripe around February. Recommended for warmer districts. Pollinate with another Rabbiteye. Plant in a sunny position in acid soil that does not dry out in summer. Evergreen Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland Flower colour: Pink / White. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Blue.

Climax
Blueberry ‘Climax’ is a evergreen selection of Vaccinium corymbosum. It is grown for productive crops with blue tones, typically noted around december/january.

Climax RE
Blueberry Rabbiteye. An evergreen American cultivar that is suitable for warmer areas of NZ. The medium sized blueberries have an excellent flavour and start to ripen from January onward. Plant in the sun, in rich acid soil. Best planted with another Rabbiteye variety. Evergreen. Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland Flower colour: White / Pink. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Blue.

Delite
Blueberry ‘Delite’ is a selection of Vaccinium corymbosum. It is grown for productive crops with blue tones, typically noted around january/april.

Delite RE
Blueberry Rabbiteye - this variety not only tastes good it looks good in the garden as well. The berries are small, light blue, have an excellent flavour and ripe around March. Plant in sun or part shade in nice rich acid soil for best results. Pollinate with another Rabbiteye. Evergreen. It is important to remember that Blueberries fruit on the previous years wood and whilst they are self-fertile they will always do better with a companion. Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland Flower colour: White / Pink. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Blue.

Duke
Blueberry ‘Duke’ is a selection of Vaccinium corymbosum. It is grown for productive crops, typically noted around spring/november/december/summer. Best performance comes with even moisture.

Duke NH
Blueberry Northern Highbush. An early ripening mild, sweet flavoured berry. Foliage turns yellow-orange in Autumn. Plant in acidic soil in the garden/orchard and allow to grow big and beautiful, or grow in a container, prune for shape and size. Hardy, self-fertile, improve yield with another NH plant. Good for harvesting November/ December. Flower colour: White. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Ezi-Grow
Ezi-Grow is a vaccinium corymbosum cultivar. A Rabbiteye variety that produces sweet, flavoursome, medium-sized fruit during December and January. Can be grown in full sun or part shade where soils are acidic, moist but free-draining.

Marimba SH
This Southern Highbush Blueberry is a good choice for warmer areas of NZ. 'Marimba' is highly productive with large firm fruit full of flavour that ripen around December. Pollinate with another Southern Highbush. Plant in sun or part shade in rich acid soil for best results. Deciduous. Though most Blueberries are self-fertile they will set fruit better if cross pollinated with another cultivar of the same variety. Flower colour: White / Pink. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Deciduous, Blue.