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🌸 Florida Rose Blueberry – Blush-Pink Berries & Stunning Foliage in One!
Looking for a fruiting shrub that’s as beautiful as it is productive? The Florida Rose Blueberry brings garden glam with rosy-pink berries and bright pink new growth—all while thriving in Florida’s mild winters. This compact rabbiteye variety delivers sweet, floral flavor and major ornamental appeal in a size perfect for home gardens and containers. 💗🫐
🌿 Quick Facts Table
| Botanical Name | Vaccinium virgatum 'Florida Rose' |
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| Plant Type | Deciduous Fruiting Shrub |
| Sale Size | 4" Pot |
| Mature Size | 4–6 ft tall × 3–5 ft wide (unpruned); 3–4 ft tall with regular pruning |
| USDA Zones | 8–10 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun (6+ hrs/day); tolerates light afternoon shade |
| Cold Hardiness | Hardy to ~10°F; protect below this temp |
| Growth Habit | Compact, upright, gently spreading |
| Spacing | 4–6 ft apart for air flow and productivity |
🍈 Fruit Details: Pink Berries with Sweet, Floral Flavor
- Berry Color: Blush-pink to rose-red with a subtle shimmer
- Flavor Profile: Mildly sweet, floral, and refreshing—less tart than most blueberries
- Texture: Semi-firm skin, juicy interior
- Fruit Size: Medium-sized berries; easy to harvest
- Harvest Season: Mid-to-late season in Florida (typically May–June); later in northern zones
- Fruiting Habit: Productive when cross-pollinated; produces over 6+ weeks with staggered ripening
🌱 Top Benefits and Uses
- Edible + Ornamental: One of the few blueberry varieties with both showy fruit and foliage
- Pink New Growth: Fresh leaves emerge a striking rosy-pink, adding seasonal color even before fruiting
- Compact Size: Ideal for container growing, edible borders, or small yards
- Attracts Pollinators: Spring blooms support bees and beneficial insects
- Culinary Uses: Fresh eating, pies, muffins, jams, syrups, and even pink blueberry lemonade!
- Low Chill Requirement: Only 300 chill hours needed—perfect for Florida and other Southern states
🧬 Important Note on Pollination
Florida Rose is a rabbiteye blueberry (Vaccinium virgatum) and requires a pollination partner for best results.
It will not set fruit properly on its own—or when planted with highbush varieties like Sharpblue or Biloxi.
❌ Not Compatible With:
- Sharpblue
- Biloxi(These are southern highbush varieties and won’t pollinate rabbiteyes.)
✅ Compatible Pollinator Pairings:
Plant any one of these rabbiteye varieties nearby (within 20–30 ft):
- Brightwell
- Climax
- Tifblue
- Powderblue
- Premier
- Vernon
- Pink Lemonade (yes, pink & cross-compatible!)
Adding one of these ensures larger harvests, better fruit set, and happier bees.
🛠 Best Practices for Planting and Care
- Where to Plant: Full sun preferred; plant in acidic, well-drained soils (pH 4.5–5.5)
- Soil Tips: Mix pine bark fines or peat moss into planting area to boost acidity
- Planting Method: Use our “High & Tight” technique for raised planting—watch our YouTube video here
- Watering: Daily for the first 1–2 weeks after transplanting; then 2–3x/week as established
- Mulching: Use pine bark or pine straw mulch; maintain 2–3 inches deep but keep off trunk
- Winter Care in FL: Hardy to 10°F. In rare hard freezes, use frost cloth or row cover for added protection
🪴 Container & Indoor Growing Tips
- Container Size: Start with at least 7 gallons; upgrade to 10–15 gallons for long-term success
- Soil Mix: Blend acidic soil base with pine fines, peat moss, and perlite
- Best Location: Full sun patios, porches, or entryways—where the pink foliage can shine!
- Indoor Care: Not suitable for indoor-only growing—requires outdoor chill hours annually
🌸 Visual Appeal in the Landscape
- Pink New Growth: A showstopper! Foliage emerges pink before transitioning to soft green
- Multiseason Interest:
- Spring: Bell-shaped white blooms
- Summer: Pink fruit clusters
- Fall: Red and bronze foliage
- Design Ideas:
- Use in edible hedges or cottage gardens
- Great border plant for pollinator gardens
- Accent container for patios or urban homesteads
⚠️ Cautions
- Must Have Cross-Pollinator: Without another rabbiteye blueberry nearby, fruiting will be poor or nonexistent
- Requires Consistent Watering: Avoid letting the plant dry out, especially during flowering and fruiting
- Sensitive Root System: Avoid standing water and heavy, clay soil
🌟 Is This Plant Right for You?
✅ Ideal for:
- Southern gardeners in USDA Zones 8–10
- Edible landscapers who love showy foliage and rare fruits
- Homesteaders, backyard growers, and container gardeners
- Bee and pollinator enthusiasts
❌ Not Ideal for:
- Growers in northern climates (Zones below 8)
- Anyone looking for a self-fruiting plant without a nearby pollinator
- Shady yards or deeply forested areas with limited sun
📈 Make Your Landscape Pop with Pink Berries!
Florida Rose is more than just a blueberry—it’s an ornamental edible with serious flair. From its pink spring flush to its blush-pink fruit, this compact shrub is built for beauty, productivity, and Southern gardens. 💗
👉 Ready to grow something truly unique? Order your Florida Rose Blueberry today!
🏡 Local Pickup Option
📍 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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🏷 Meta Titles & Descriptions
Online Store Version
Meta Title: Florida Rose Blueberry 🌸 – Pink Fruit & Pink Foliage Beauty
Meta Description: Blush-pink berries + vibrant pink new growth. A low-chill rabbiteye blueberry for Florida & the South 🌿🫐
Local Pickup Version
Meta Title: Florida Rose Blueberry | Spring Hill Nursery Pickup 🌸
Meta Description: Shop Florida Rose locally at GreenDreams. Pink new growth & sweet berries—perfect for edible landscapes 🫐🌸
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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.
