Vaccinium ashei Premier
Premier Blueberry (Rabbiteye Blueberry)
Referred to as a rabbiteye blueberry, this variety is popular for growing in the south.
- White flowers emerge early spring
- Produces harvest of large, sweet, dark blueberries
- Berries ripen May to June
- Brilliant orange and red fall foliage
- Category: Shrub, Native
- Hardiness Zone: 7-10
- Height: 5-6 ft
- Spread: 5-6 ft
- Bloom Color: White
- Foliage Color: Green
Specialty Use
| • | Wildlife Garden |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Songbirds |
Critter Resistance
| • | Rabbit Resistant |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Fall |
Growth Rate
| • | Fast |
Attributes
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Edible |
| • | Fall Color |
| • | Heat Tolerant |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Native |
| • | Spring Bloomer |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Vaccinium ashei Premier
Best results if grown in rich, well-drained, acidic soil and in full sun exposure.
Mulch to preserve soil moisture and prune after fruiting if needed.
*Requires cross-pollination with another blueberry variety for fruit production.