Alice Blue Rabbiteye Blueberry Shrub

Alice Blue Rabbiteye Blueberry Shrub

‘Alice Blue’ is a classic, time-tested rabbiteye blueberry variety known for its reliability and sweet flavor. It produces medium-sized berries in early summer and grows with a naturally rounded, bushy shape.

This heirloom favorite adds beauty year-round, starting with soft pinkish-white blooms in spring, followed by tasty berries and attractive red-orange foliage in fall. It’s cold-hardy for a rabbiteye and thrives in Southern gardens with another rabbiteye variety as a pollinator.

• 🫐 Sweet, medium-sized early-season berries
• 🌸 Lovely spring blooms and fall color
• 🌿 Rounded, vigorous shrub form
• 🌞 Prefers full sun and acidic soil (pH 4.5–5.5)
• 📏 Mature Size: 5–6 ft. tall & wide
• 👩‍🌾 Requires a second rabbiteye variety for pollination

Note: ‘Alice Blue’ is ideal for edible landscapes and backyard berry patches. Mulch well, water regularly during fruiting, and prune lightly after harvest.

Do I need a second plant for pollination?

Yes. ‘Alice Blue’ requires cross-pollination with another rabbiteye variety like ‘Brightwell’ or ‘Climax’ to produce berries.

Is this an early or late-season variety?

‘Alice Blue’ is an early-season producer, usually ready to harvest by early summer.

Is it cold-hardy?

Yes, it’s considered one of the more cold-hardy rabbiteye varieties, suitable for Zones 7–9.

What soil conditions are best?

Blueberries need acidic soil (pH 4.5–5.5), rich in organic matter, and well-drained.

Can I grow it in containers?

Yes, but use a large container (15+ gallons) with acidic soil and be sure to water consistently.

Does it have ornamental value?

Definitely. It has beautiful spring flowers and fiery red fall foliage, making it great for edible landscapes.