Florida Rose is a remarkable Rabbiteye blueberry variety known for its vibrant pink to rosy-hued berries that surpass Pink Lemonade in size and exhibit a broad spectrum of ripening colors. It produces abundant yields and ripens early, needing only 300 chill hours, making it ideal for warmer regions where many blueberry types struggle to mature. This cultivar requires cross-pollination with another Rabbiteye blueberry; varieties like Pink Lemonade or any blueberry with Rabbiteye heritage serve effectively as pollinizers.
Details
Botanical Name
Vaccinium ashei Reade 'Florida Rose'
Common Name
Florida Rose Rabbiteye Blueberry
Hardiness Zone
- 6
Appearance
Max Height
5 feet
Max Spread
5 feet
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- White
Edible
Edible
- Yes
Edible Component
- Berry
Edible Harvest Period
Late Spring to Early Summer
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
Fruit Colour
- Pink
Growing
Flowering Period
Early Spring
Moisture
Average
Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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