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🫐 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
Open Tues–Fri 9AM–5PM | Sat 8AM–3PM
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE PURCHASING LIVE PLANTS:
*Please be advised that our online store selections are NOT available for pickup at our retail location in Spring Hill, Florida.
Inventory for our online store is located at a separate facility and are priced and handled exclusively for packaging & shipping.
Click here to learn more about our Spring Hill, FL retail nursery location, including countless more nursery selections ready for pickup - larger sizes and wider variety of plants not suitable for nationwide delivery.
1. Shipping Stress: Transportation can be stressful for plants, particularly when they spend several days in a confined, dark environment. It’s common for plants to experience leaf drop during this period. Rest assured, most plants typically recover quickly and thrive with minimal aftercare. However, some may need extra attention, love, and care, requiring appropriate watering and exposure to gentle light post-unboxing.
2. Potential Physical Damage: Despite our dedicated efforts to ensure that your plants are securely packaged, they may incur damage during shipping and handling by UPS. Rest assured, our shipping team is committed to packing your selections with utmost care and precision to minimize any potential harm.
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For significant box damage, please reach out to UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.
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For minor damages, such as a broken branch or stem, we advise allowing the plant time to recover and regenerate with proper care and attention.
3. Long-Distance Shipping Considerations: Orders shipped over long distances, particularly to the western US, may take 3 - 5 business days to arrive due to various factors, including agricultural inspections in Arizona, California, and Texas. Such extended transit times can be particularly challenging for tender, young plants, affecting their quality due to prolonged confinement.
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We take additional measures during packaging to facilitate a swift recovery of the plants upon unboxing.
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Initial extra care and attention might be required over the first few weeks post-transport.
For further guidance, kindly review our detailed policies on returns and refunds, as well as our comprehensive plant care guide. We appreciate your understanding and patience in nurturing your new plants.
🌿 Important Shipping Information
Please take a moment to review our shipping protocols designed to ensure your plants arrive in optimal condition.
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Countdown Clock: At the top of our online store, you'll notice a countdown clock. This tool helps communicate our weekly shipping schedule, providing clarity on when you can expect your orders to be dispatched.
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Shipping Schedule: Our nursery, located in the heart of Central Florida, ships orders once weekly, every Monday. This is a strategic decision to prevent packages from being stationary over the weekends, ensuring that our plants travel as swiftly as possible across the country, even reaching as far as California.
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Shipping Method: At present, we offer ground shipping rates to meet various needs while maintaining the well-being of our plants during transit.
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Our Dedicated Team: We are a boutique nursery with a passionate team. Our members wear many hats, contributing to shipping, nursery operations, and engaging in valuable local projects. As we blossom and expand, rest assured that enhancing and streamlining our processes remains a priority to serve you better
Terms and Conditions for Purchasing Live Plants
1. Understanding of Shipping Stress
By purchasing live plants from our store, the customer acknowledges that transportation can be stressful for plants. It is common for plants to undergo leaf drop or experience other temporary issues during shipping. However, it is understood that most plants recover quickly with adequate care and attention post-shipping.
2. Awareness of Potential Physical Damage
Customers acknowledge that despite our best efforts in packaging, there may be occurrences of damage during shipping and handling. For substantial damages to the package, customers agree to contact UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.
3. Acknowledgement of Long-Distance Shipping Considerations
Customers recognize that shipments, especially those directed to the western US, may be subjected to longer shipping durations of 3-5 business days. Customers agree to provide necessary care to the plants, recognizing that the quality of the plants may be affected due to prolonged shipping times.
4. Agreement with Shipping Information and Schedule
Customers, by making a purchase, have reviewed and agreed upon our shipping protocols and schedules. They acknowledge the presence of a countdown clock on the website and our once-weekly shipping policy every Monday, recognizing the rationale behind avoiding weekend layovers for the plants.
5.Extreme Weather Conditions
Customers acknowledge that our store is not responsible for damage or loss of live plants due to extreme weather conditions during transit and delivery. This includes exposure to cold or freezing temperatures during the winter months and extreme heat during the summer. We provide tracking information when orders are processed every Monday to ensure customers are aware of the delivery schedule. It is the customer's responsibility to prevent packages from being left outside in conditions that may cause damage. Our store does not accept responsibility for any adverse effects caused by weather conditions beyond our control.
6. No Refund Policy
Customers agree that refunds are only processed under exceptional circumstances. Our store will not be held responsible for poor plant choices relative to location suitability, extreme conditions during and/or post-shipment, and improper post-purchase plant care.
7. Responsibility of Care
Upon purchase, customers agree to assume full responsibility for the ongoing care of the plants. This includes, but is not limited to, appropriate watering, exposure to suitable light, and adherence to specific care instructions pertinent to each plant type.
8. Consent
By proceeding with this purchase, customers consent to all the terms and conditions stated above, confirming understanding and agreement to all stipulations mentioned.
These terms and conditions aim to ensure clarity, mutual understanding, and agreement between the seller and the customer to facilitate a smooth transaction and foster a positive customer experience.
