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edibleFamily: EricaceaeGenus: Vaccinium
Cultivar
Florida Rose Blueberry
Vaccinium
The Florida Rose blueberry is an excellent choice for gardeners in warmer regions seeking a productive, low-chill fruiting shrub. This variety produces firm, flavorful berries on an attractive, upright plant that performs well in the landscape or in large containers. With its reliable production and adaptability, it is a favorite for home growers looking to harvest fresh fruit from their own garden.
Florida Rose is a high-yielding, low-chill Southern Highbush blueberry known for its sweet, firm berries and suitability for warmer climates.
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Plant Detail
A closer look at the fruit, flower, foliage, or mature defining characteristics of this cultivar.
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Repotting / Start Growing
Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.
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Plant Profile
Grow Florida Rose Blueberry with confidence
Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Full sun for optimal fruit production.
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Water
Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged. Blueberries have shallow root systems and benefit from organic mulch to retain moisture.
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Mature size
4-5 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide.
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Hardiness
7-10
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Growth habit
Upright, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub.
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Plant type
Fruiting shrub
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Requires low winter chill hours (200-300) to successfully set fruit. Must be planted in acidic, well-draining soil to thrive.
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Climate note
Thrives in heat; specific low-chill requirement allows for success in southern zones.
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Flower / fruit
Produces white, bell-shaped flowers in spring followed by medium-sized, firm, sweet berries that ripen in early to mid-season.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Full sun for optimal fruit production.
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Growth rate
Moderate.
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Fertilizer
Use acid-loving plant fertilizer in early spring; avoid heavy applications of nitrate-based fertilizers.
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Pruning
Prune in late winter while dormant to remove old canes and encourage new productive growth.
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Care notes
Requires low winter chill hours (200-300) to successfully set fruit. Must be planted in acidic, well-draining soil to thrive.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
4-5 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide.
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Growth habit
Upright, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub.
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Spacing
4-5 feet apart.
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Produces white, bell-shaped flowers in spring followed by medium-sized, firm, sweet berries that ripen in early to mid-season.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
7-10
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Temperature
Thrives in heat; specific low-chill requirement allows for success in southern zones.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged. Blueberries have shallow root systems and benefit from organic mulch to retain moisture.
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Soil
Requires acidic, high organic matter, well-draining soil such as a peat and pine bark mix.
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Soil pH
4.5-5.5
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Suitable for large containers; ensure high-quality acidic potting mix and regular hydration.
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Family
Ericaceae
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Foliage Look
Small, deep green, matte-finished ovate leaves.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are simple, ovate, and generally glabrous with entire margins. No thorns.
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Fruit Flower Look
Clusters of small, waxy, dusty-blue berries.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers are white or pinkish-white bells. Fruit ripens to a dusty blue color. Do not include berries on very young nursery plugs.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain an upright, branched appearance. Avoid images showing extreme spreading or vine-like behavior.
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Mature Plant Look
Upright, woody shrub laden with clusters of blue fruit in mid-season.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Mature plants display a woody, upright framework with dense, healthy green foliage and clusters of blue, waxy berries.
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Morphology Rules
Ensure the plant is represented as a woody ericaceous shrub, not a herbaceous perennial.
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Plant Faqs
How many chill hours does Florida Rose need? It typically requires 200-300 chill hours. Is Florida Rose self-pollinating? It is self-fertile but yields are better with a second variety. Can I grow this in a pot? Yes, it thrives in large, well-draining pots with acidic soil.
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Root Look
Fine, fibrous root system typical of ericaceous plants.
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Soil Look
Dark, rich, acidic soil topped with pine bark mulch.
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Starter Stage
Small, young woody shrub with thin, flexible stems and simple green foliage.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Leaves are small, alternate, and oval to elliptical; young stems may have a slightly reddish or green hue.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Florida Rose Blueberry. This is Florida Rose Blueberry, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this productive shrub become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future edible garden you want to create. Florida Rose yields clusters of firm, sweet berries that ripen to a beautiful, dusty blue color during the growing season. Establish your starter plant in a four-inch pot with quality acidic mix, then move it to a final container or garden bed once established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Vaccinium Florida Rose Blueberry Southern Highbush Blueberry Fruiting Shrub Edible Landscaping Low Chill Blueberry Container Gardening Blueberry Care Agardeni
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Youtube Video Summary
The Florida Rose blueberry is a productive, low-chill variety ideal for home gardens and container growing in warmer climates. Known for its firm, sweet berries and upright habit, it is an excellent addition to any edible landscape.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Florida Rose Blueberry | Vaccinium 'Florida Rose'
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