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Vaccinium × Jelly Bean®
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Jelly Bean Blueberry Shrub (Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Jelly Bean’) is a compact, dwarf blueberry variety prized for its profusion of sweet, plump berries and its decorative appeal in the garden. The small, rounded shrub produces deep blue fruit with a flavor reminiscent of homemade blueberry jelly—rich, sweet, and slightly tangy. In addition to heavy yields, Jelly Bean offers year-round beauty with green leaves that develop red highlights in summer and brilliant red foliage in fall. Its petite size makes it perfect for containers, borders, or edible landscapes, bringing both ornamental charm and delicious harvests.
Light: Requires full sun to partial sun for best fruit production and sweetness.
Soil: Needs acidic, well-draining soil (pH 4.5–5.5). Incorporate peat moss or organic amendments to create ideal conditions.
Water: Keep soil evenly moist; water regularly during dry spells and fruiting season. Mulch helps retain moisture and maintain acidity.
Fertilizer: Apply an acid-loving plant fertilizer in early spring and again after harvest to support leaf health and berry production.
Pollination: Self-fertile, though planting with other blueberry varieties can improve yields.
Maintenance: Requires minimal pruning; remove older stems in late winter to encourage new growth and better fruit production.
Hardiness: Best grown in USDA zones 4–8. Berries ripen from mid- to late summer, with consistent crops in both gardens and containers.
Jelly Bean Blueberry plants are shipped as healthy plants in 9" deep nursery pots. Allow 1–2 weeks after arrival for plants to recover from shipping and resume active growth before repotting or planting outdoors.
High Temperature
100°F
Fragrant
Yes
Polinator Required
No
Polinator Friendly
Yes
Flower Color
White Pink
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil
Requires acidic, well-drained soil (pH 4.5-5.5); rich in organic matter
Moisture
Needs consistent moisture but no standing water
Sun Exposure
Full sun to partial shade; full sun preferred for best fruiting
Mature Spread
1 to 2 feet
Mature Height
1 to 2 feet
Bloom Period
Mid to late spring
Pruning Time
Late winter or early spring pruning to remove old canes and promote growth
Pet Safe
Yes
Perennial / Annual
Perennial
Evergreen / Deciduous
Deciduous
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