🫐 Biloxi Blueberry Plant – A Southern Favorite for Home Orchards! 🌿
Looking for a blueberry that thrives in the heat and still delivers plump, sweet berries? The Biloxi Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum x darrowii) is a low-chill, Southern Highbush variety that offers excellent yields, exceptional flavor, and long harvest windows—even in warm climates like Florida! This spreading, evergreen shrub is ideal for gardeners in zones 8–10 who want a delicious and attractive fruiting plant in their edible landscape.
Ships in a 4" container
🌿 Quick Facts Table
| Botanical Name | Vaccinium corymbosum x darrowii (‘Biloxi’) |
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| Plant Type | Southern Highbush Blueberry (Fruit Shrub) |
| Sale Size | 4" Container |
| Mature Size | 4–6 ft tall & 3–5 ft wide unpruned |
| USDA Zones | 8–10 |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun for optimal fruit production |
| Cold Hardiness | Hardy to 20°F (approx. 150 chill hours) |
| Growth Habit | Spreading, rounded, semi-evergreen in warm zones |
| Spacing Requirements | 3–4 ft apart for hedging; 4–5 ft for open structure |
🍇 Fruit & Flavor Details
- Flavor Profile: Mildly sweet and balanced; not overly tart. Excellent for fresh eating.
- Fruit Texture & Color: Large, medium-dark blue berries with firm skin and juicy flesh.
- Fruit Size: Medium to large; maintains size over long harvest period.
- Ripening Season (FL): Mid-April to Mid-May
- Bloom Time (FL): Mid-January to Mid-February
- Harvest Window: Extended—requires multiple pickings for full yield
- Fruit Set Boosters: Plant alongside other low-chill varieties like ‘Sharpe Blue’ for better pollination and higher yields
🌱 Top Benefits and Uses
- Culinary Delights: Eat fresh, add to oatmeal or yogurt, bake into pies, muffins, and pancakes, or preserve as jam
- Ornamental Value: Attractive foliage with hints of red and blue; white to pink spring flowers
- Wildlife Benefits: Berries attract birds, and flowers feed native pollinators like bees
- Adapted for Warm Climates: Low chill hour requirement (0–250 hours) makes it ideal for Florida, Gulf Coast, and Southern CA
- Origin Story: Developed by USDA breeding programs to provide high yields and good fruit quality with minimal chill hour requirements—making blueberry cultivation more accessible in the Deep South
Best Practices for Planting and Care
Where to Plant:
- Choose a sunny, well-drained location
- Slightly acidic soil (pH 4.5–5.5) is ideal; amend with pine bark or peat if needed
Planting Tips:
- Use the “High & Tight” method to raise the root crown above surrounding soil level
- Watch our planting video on YouTube for a visual guide: GreenDreams Planting Tips
Watering:
- Water daily during the first 1–2 weeks
- Reduce to 2–3 times/week once established
- Mulch heavily to conserve moisture
Mulching:
- Use pine bark, pine straw, or hardwood mulch
- Keep mulch several inches from plant base to prevent rot
Winter Notes for Florida:
- Protect young plants from unexpected frost using frost cloth or mulch mounding
🪴 Container & Indoor Growing Tips
- Container Size: Minimum 7–10 gallons for long-term health
- Use acid-loving potting mix with good drainage (peat moss, pine bark, perlite blend)
- Can be grown on patios or balconies with 6+ hours of sun daily
- Not suitable as an indoor-only plant, but can be overwintered indoors in cooler climates with grow lights
⚠️ Cautions
- Soil Requirements are Specific: Will not thrive in alkaline soils without amendment
- Chilling Requirement Must Be Met: Biloxi needs approx. 150 chill hours (ideal for zones 8–10)
- Pests/Disease: Watch for scale insects, root rot in poorly drained soils, and fungal leaf spots
🌟 Is This Plant Right for You?
✅ Ideal for:
- Home gardeners in the Deep South or coastal regions
- Edible landscape designers looking for low-chill fruit options
- Growers seeking a productive, ornamental blueberry shrub
- Families and culinary enthusiasts who love fresh-picked fruit
❌ Not Ideal for:
- Gardeners in colder zones (<Zone 7) without a chill-hour work-around
- Those unable to maintain acidic soil conditions or full sun exposure
Ready to Add Flavor to Your Garden?
Whether you're an experienced grower or just starting your berry adventure, the Biloxi Blueberry is a must-have in your edible garden. With its early harvest, low-chill adaptability, and sweet, firm berries—it’s a Southern superstar that delivers season after season.
👉 Order your Biloxi Blueberry today and start harvesting sweetness from your own backyard!
🏡 Available for Local Pickup at GreenDreams!
📍 18709 US Hwy. 41, Spring Hill, FL 34610
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🌿 IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE PURCHASING LIVE PLANTS
Please note: Plants purchased through our online store are not available for pickup at our retail nursery in Spring Hill, Florida.
Online inventory is housed at a separate facility and is priced, prepared, and handled exclusively for shipping.
🌱 Looking for larger plants or more selection?
Our retail nursery location offers far more availability, including larger sizes, specialty plants, and many selections not suitable for nationwide shipping.
Local pickup is available for retail nursery purchases only.
Visit our Spring Hill, FL retail nursery page to explore in-person shopping options.
🚚 LIVE PLANT SHIPPING & TRANSIT EXPECTATIONS
Live plants naturally experience stress during shipping. Temporary leaf drop, mild wilting, or cosmetic stress is normal after transit. Most plants recover quickly with proper watering, gradual light exposure, and basic aftercare. Some plants may require additional attention during the first few weeks.
Despite careful packing, minor cosmetic damage may occur during transit. Small issues such as broken leaves or stems typically resolve with time and proper care.
If your shipping box arrives with significant external damage, please contact UPS within 30 days to initiate a carrier claim.
⏱️ SHIPPING METHOD, TIMING & TRANSIT WINDOWS
All online orders ship via UPS Ground from our Central Florida nursery.
📦 Shipping Schedule: Orders ship once weekly on Mondays to reduce the risk of packages sitting in transit over weekends. A countdown clock on our website displays the next shipping date.
🚚 Typical Transit Times:
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Florida: 1–2 days
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Southern U.S.: approximately 2 days
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Midwest, West & Northern U.S.: 3–5 business days
Long-distance shipments, particularly to the western U.S., may experience additional transit time due to agricultural inspections in states such as Arizona, California, and Texas.
Extended transit times can be more challenging for small or tender plants and may require additional recovery care after arrival.
🌡️ EXTREME WEATHER & SEASONAL RISK
Live plants are sensitive to temperature extremes.
We cannot guarantee plant condition during periods of extreme summer heat or winter cold and freezing temperatures. Weather-related delays, carrier interruptions, or exposure during delivery are beyond our control.
Customers are responsible for:
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Monitoring tracking information sent via email
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Retrieving packages promptly upon delivery
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Preventing plants from being left outdoors in extreme conditions
During unsafe weather, holiday shipping volume, or extended transit risk, orders may be held and shipped the following week to protect plant health.
⚠️ CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY & REFUND POLICY
By purchasing live plants, customers acknowledge and accept the risks associated with shipping, weather exposure, transit delays, and regional suitability.
Refunds or replacements are considered only under exceptional circumstances and in accordance with our return and refund policy. We are not responsible for:
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Weather-related damage
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Carrier delays
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Poor plant selection for a given climate or region
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Improper care after delivery
Upon purchase, customers assume full responsibility for the ongoing care and success of their plants.
✅ CONSENT & AGREEMENT
By completing a purchase, you confirm that you have read, understand, and agree to all shipping policies, responsibilities, and conditions outlined above.
Our goal is transparency, plant health, and long-term growing success — and we appreciate your understanding and care when ordering live plants.
