{"title":"Blueberry Bushes","description":"\u003cp\u003eHealthy, delicious, and perfect for containers. Our blueberry bushes are high-yielding and easy to care for, letting you pick fresh berries at home.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sweetheart-blueberry-bush","title":"Sweetheart Blueberry Bush","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  \/* Base Container *\/\n  .ss-split-container {\n    width: 100%;\n    max-width: 1400px;\n    margin: 40px auto;\n    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, sans-serif;\n    color: #444;\n    line-height: 1.8;\n    font-size: 16px;\n  }\n\n  \/* Core Split Layout *\/\n  .ss-split-layout {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-wrap: wrap; \n    gap: 50px; \n    align-items: flex-start; \n  }\n\n  \/* Left Side: Description *\/\n  .ss-split-desc {\n    flex: 5.5;\n    min-width: 300px; \n  }\n\n  \/* Left Side H2 Optimization *\/\n  .ss-split-desc h2 {\n    margin: 35px 0 12px 0;\n    font-size: 1.15em; \n    color: #111;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: 0.02em;\n  }\n  \n  \/* Remove top margin for the first H2 *\/\n  .ss-split-desc h2:first-of-type {\n    margin-top: 0;\n  }\n  \n  .ss-split-desc p {\n    margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n    color: #555;\n    text-align: justify; \n  }\n\n  \/* Right Side: Spec Card *\/\n  .ss-split-specs {\n    flex: 4.5;\n    min-width: 300px;\n  }\n\n  \/* Modern Card Design *\/\n  .ss-specs-card {\n    background-color: #faf9f6; \n    border-radius: 16px;       \n    padding: 35px 40px;        \n    border: 1px solid #f0f0f0; \n  }\n\n  .ss-specs-card h3 {\n    margin: 0 0 20px 0;\n    font-size: 1.1em;\n    color: #111;\n    border-bottom: 2px solid #ff69b4; \/* Hot pink border to match the variety name *\/\n    display: inline-block;\n    padding-bottom: 5px;\n  }\n\n  \/* Clean List Structure *\/\n  .ss-spec-list {\n    list-style: none;\n    padding: 0;\n    margin: 0;\n  }\n  \n  .ss-spec-item {\n    display: flex;\n    padding: 14px 0;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04); \n  }\n  .ss-spec-item:last-child {\n    border-bottom: none;\n  }\n\n  \/* Label Styling *\/\n  .ss-spec-label {\n    flex: 0 0 40%;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    color: #333;\n    padding-right: 15px;\n  }\n\n  \/* Value Styling *\/\n  .ss-spec-value {\n    flex: 1;\n    color: #666;\n  }\n\n  \/* Mobile Adaptation *\/\n  @media (max-width: 900px) {\n    .ss-split-layout {\n      flex-direction: column;\n      gap: 30px; \n    }\n    .ss-split-desc, .ss-split-specs {\n      flex: 1 1 100%;\n      width: 100%;\n    }\n    .ss-specs-card {\n      padding: 25px 20px;\n    }\n    .ss-spec-label {\n      flex: 0 0 35%;\n    }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ss-split-container\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ss-split-layout\"\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"ss-split-desc\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Sweetheart Blueberry Bush (Vaccinium corymbosum 'Sweetheart')\u003c\/strong\u003e is a remarkable variety that brings an extended harvest window to your garden. Known for its ability to produce two distinct crops in a single growing season—one in early summer and a second in late summer—it is a favorite among those who value both high productivity and exceptional fruit flavor. Establishing your berry patch with a \u003cstrong\u003e1-2 ft. starter bush\u003c\/strong\u003e allows you to cultivate this plant's root system in your specific soil conditions, fostering the long-term vigor and resilience needed for such an intense fruiting schedule. This foundation is key to ensuring your Sweetheart Blueberry matures into a heavy-bearing, healthy centerpiece that provides double the enjoyment throughout the summer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003ch2\u003eGrowth Rate \u0026amp; Habit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eSweetheart Blueberry is a vigorous, upright grower that forms a dense, well-branched shrub. Its foliage is an attractive, deep green, providing a lush background that looks beautiful even when not in fruit. The bush is exceptionally productive and maintains a manageable shape, making it easy to incorporate into mixed ornamental borders, vegetable patches, or dedicated fruit-producing rows. Regular, light pruning in late winter helps maintain an airy canopy, which is crucial for encouraging that signature second harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003ch2\u003eHarvest \u0026amp; Fruit Quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe fruit of the Sweetheart Blueberry is highly prized for its firm texture, excellent size, and perfectly balanced, sweet flavor. The berries are aromatic and hold their quality exceptionally well, making them ideal for both fresh eating and a variety of culinary uses. Because it is self-fertile, a single bush will yield a bountiful harvest, though planting near another blueberry variety will often lead to even larger and more consistent production for both crop cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003ch2\u003eWatering and Feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eLike all blueberries, Sweetheart requires acidic, organic-rich, well-draining soil (pH 4.5 - 5.5). Maintain consistent soil moisture, particularly as the berries begin to size up for both harvests. A deep, focused soak once a week at the base of the plant is standard practice. Feed with an acid-loving fertilizer (formulated for blueberries) in early spring as new growth emerges, and again mid-summer to provide the energy required to support the second production cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; Hardiness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eTo maximize the sweetness of its two harvests, ensure Sweetheart receives full sun—aim for at least 6 to 8 hours of direct, unobstructed sunlight daily. This light exposure is essential for building the energy reserves needed for its double-crop habit. Reliably hardy in USDA Zones 5-8, this cultivar is a resilient, cold-hardy performer that thrives in environments with a distinct winter dormancy period, returning with renewed, high-performance vigor every spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ss-split-specs\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ss-specs-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003ePlant Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cul class=\"ss-spec-list\"\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eVaccinium corymbosum 'Sweetheart'\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eSweetheart Blueberry Bush\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eHighbush Blueberry \/ Starter Plant\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eShipping Size\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eApprox. 1 - 2 ft. tall (Starter Plant)\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eHarvest Season\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eEarly and Late Summer (Double Crop)\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eUpright, dense, well-branched\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eVigorous\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003e5 - 8\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eMature Size\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003e4 - 5 ft. tall and wide\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eFull Sun (6-8+ hours daily)\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eWatering Needs\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eModerate (Consistent, acidic soil moisture)\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eSoil Type\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eAcidic, organic-rich, well-draining soil\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eSpecial Features\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eUnique double-crop production; exceptional flavor\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Soil Song","offers":[{"title":"1-2 feet","offer_id":49301344616671,"sku":"66S10-SW","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/0120\/8543\/files\/sweetheart-blueberry-bush-5223435.webp?v=1779515647"},{"product_id":"top-hat-blueberry-bush","title":"Top Hat Blueberry Bush","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  \/* Base Container *\/\n  .ss-split-container {\n    width: 100%;\n    max-width: 1400px;\n    margin: 40px auto;\n    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, sans-serif;\n    color: #444;\n    line-height: 1.8;\n    font-size: 16px;\n  }\n\n  \/* Core Split Layout *\/\n  .ss-split-layout {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-wrap: wrap; \n    gap: 50px; \n    align-items: flex-start; \n  }\n\n  \/* Left Side: Description *\/\n  .ss-split-desc {\n    flex: 5.5;\n    min-width: 300px; \n  }\n\n  \/* Left Side H2 Optimization *\/\n  .ss-split-desc h2 {\n    margin: 35px 0 12px 0;\n    font-size: 1.15em; \n    color: #111;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: 0.02em;\n  }\n  \n  \/* Remove top margin for the first H2 *\/\n  .ss-split-desc h2:first-of-type {\n    margin-top: 0;\n  }\n  \n  .ss-split-desc p {\n    margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n    color: #555;\n    text-align: justify; \n  }\n\n  \/* Right Side: Spec Card *\/\n  .ss-split-specs {\n    flex: 4.5;\n    min-width: 300px;\n  }\n\n  \/* Modern Card Design *\/\n  .ss-specs-card {\n    background-color: #faf9f6; \n    border-radius: 16px;       \n    padding: 35px 40px;        \n    border: 1px solid #f0f0f0; \n  }\n\n  .ss-specs-card h3 {\n    margin: 0 0 20px 0;\n    font-size: 1.1em;\n    color: #111;\n    border-bottom: 2px solid #5f9ea0; \/* Cadet blue border to match the unique compact aesthetic *\/\n    display: inline-block;\n    padding-bottom: 5px;\n  }\n\n  \/* Clean List Structure *\/\n  .ss-spec-list {\n    list-style: none;\n    padding: 0;\n    margin: 0;\n  }\n  \n  .ss-spec-item {\n    display: flex;\n    padding: 14px 0;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04); \n  }\n  .ss-spec-item:last-child {\n    border-bottom: none;\n  }\n\n  \/* Label Styling *\/\n  .ss-spec-label {\n    flex: 0 0 40%;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    color: #333;\n    padding-right: 15px;\n  }\n\n  \/* Value Styling *\/\n  .ss-spec-value {\n    flex: 1;\n    color: #666;\n  }\n\n  \/* Mobile Adaptation *\/\n  @media (max-width: 900px) {\n    .ss-split-layout {\n      flex-direction: column;\n      gap: 30px; \n    }\n    .ss-split-desc, .ss-split-specs {\n      flex: 1 1 100%;\n      width: 100%;\n    }\n    .ss-specs-card {\n      padding: 25px 20px;\n    }\n    .ss-spec-label {\n      flex: 0 0 35%;\n    }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ss-split-container\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ss-split-layout\"\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"ss-split-desc\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Top Hat Blueberry Bush (Vaccinium corymbosum 'Top Hat')\u003c\/strong\u003e is the ultimate dwarf variety, specifically engineered for gardeners with limited space who refuse to compromise on fruit quality. This stunning plant maintains a perfectly rounded, miniature shape, making it one of the most decorative edible shrubs available. Establishing your berry patch with a \u003cstrong\u003e1-2 ft. starter bush\u003c\/strong\u003e allows you to curate its growth from the very beginning. By letting this starter bush adapt to your specific container or garden soil conditions, you foster a resilient, compact root system that supports a surprisingly generous harvest of large, flavorful berries, proving that even the smallest spaces can yield significant garden bounty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003ch2\u003eGrowth Rate \u0026amp; Habit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eTop Hat is an exceptionally slow, uniform grower that stays compact without the need for constant, heavy pruning. It naturally forms a dense, spherical shrub that is visually striking in all seasons—covered in snowy-white blossoms in spring, heavy with bright blue fruit in summer, and showcasing beautiful foliage in autumn. Its dwarf stature makes it a premier selection for container gardening, sunny porches, or as a sophisticated, low-growing foreground plant in a larger berry patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003ch2\u003eHarvest \u0026amp; Fruit Quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eDespite its petite size, Top Hat is a surprisingly prolific producer. The berries are medium-to-large, featuring a firm texture and a classic, sweet-tart flavor that is highly prized for fresh eating and morning breakfast toppings. Because it is self-fertile, a single plant is sufficient to produce a harvest, though it performs beautifully even when kept in a smaller pot on a sunny balcony. It provides a reliable and satisfying harvest window mid-summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003ch2\u003eWatering and Feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eBlueberries are moisture-loving plants that thrive in acidic, organic-rich, well-draining soil (pH 4.5 - 5.5). For container-grown Top Hat plants, keep the soil consistently moist but ensure it never sits in stagnant water. Apply a layer of mulch to help maintain soil acidity and moisture levels. Feed with a premium, acid-loving berry fertilizer in early spring as new growth appears; this ensures the bush has the sustained energy to support both its decorative foliage and its productive fruiting cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; Hardiness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eTop Hat flourishes in full sun—aim for at least 6 to 8 hours of direct, unobstructed sunlight daily to maximize the sweetness of the fruit and the density of its rounded habit. Reliably hardy in USDA Zones 3-7, this dwarf cultivar is incredibly cold-hardy and well-adapted to cooler climates. Its resilient nature makes it a trusted, long-term investment for urban gardeners or those looking to add a touch of edible beauty to small, sunny spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ss-split-specs\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ss-specs-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003ePlant Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cul class=\"ss-spec-list\"\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eVaccinium corymbosum 'Top Hat'\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eTop Hat Blueberry Bush\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eDwarf Highbush Blueberry \/ Starter Plant\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eShipping Size\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eApprox. 1 - 2 ft. tall (Starter Plant)\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eHarvest Season\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eMid Summer\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eCompact, rounded, dwarf shrub\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eSlow and uniform\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003e3 - 7\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eMature Size\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003e1 - 2 ft. tall and wide\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eFull Sun (6-8+ hours daily)\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eWatering Needs\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eModerate (Consistent moisture)\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eSoil Type\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eAcidic, organic-rich, well-draining soil\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eSpecial Features\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003ePerfectly spherical dwarf habit; ideal for pots\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Soil Song","offers":[{"title":"1-2 feet","offer_id":49301711945951,"sku":"66S10-TH","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/0120\/8543\/files\/top-hat-blueberry-bush-9473453.webp?v=1779515706"},{"product_id":"sunshine-blue-blueberry-bush","title":"Sunshine Blue Blueberry Bush","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  \/* Base Container *\/\n  .ss-split-container {\n    width: 100%;\n    max-width: 1400px;\n    margin: 40px auto;\n    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, sans-serif;\n    color: #444;\n    line-height: 1.8;\n    font-size: 16px;\n  }\n\n  \/* Core Split Layout *\/\n  .ss-split-layout {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-wrap: wrap; \n    gap: 50px; \n    align-items: flex-start; \n  }\n\n  \/* Left Side: Description *\/\n  .ss-split-desc {\n    flex: 5.5;\n    min-width: 300px; \n  }\n\n  \/* Left Side H2 Optimization *\/\n  .ss-split-desc h2 {\n    margin: 35px 0 12px 0;\n    font-size: 1.15em; \n    color: #111;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: 0.02em;\n  }\n  \n  \/* Remove top margin for the first H2 *\/\n  .ss-split-desc h2:first-of-type {\n    margin-top: 0;\n  }\n  \n  .ss-split-desc p {\n    margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n    color: #555;\n    text-align: justify; \n  }\n\n  \/* Right Side: Spec Card *\/\n  .ss-split-specs {\n    flex: 4.5;\n    min-width: 300px;\n  }\n\n  \/* Modern Card Design *\/\n  .ss-specs-card {\n    background-color: #faf9f6; \n    border-radius: 16px;       \n    padding: 35px 40px;        \n    border: 1px solid #f0f0f0; \n  }\n\n  .ss-specs-card h3 {\n    margin: 0 0 20px 0;\n    font-size: 1.1em;\n    color: #111;\n    border-bottom: 2px solid #87ceeb; \/* Sky blue border to match the variety name *\/\n    display: inline-block;\n    padding-bottom: 5px;\n  }\n\n  \/* Clean List Structure *\/\n  .ss-spec-list {\n    list-style: none;\n    padding: 0;\n    margin: 0;\n  }\n  \n  .ss-spec-item {\n    display: flex;\n    padding: 14px 0;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04); \n  }\n  .ss-spec-item:last-child {\n    border-bottom: none;\n  }\n\n  \/* Label Styling *\/\n  .ss-spec-label {\n    flex: 0 0 40%;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    color: #333;\n    padding-right: 15px;\n  }\n\n  \/* Value Styling *\/\n  .ss-spec-value {\n    flex: 1;\n    color: #666;\n  }\n\n  \/* Mobile Adaptation *\/\n  @media (max-width: 900px) {\n    .ss-split-layout {\n      flex-direction: column;\n      gap: 30px; \n    }\n    .ss-split-desc, .ss-split-specs {\n      flex: 1 1 100%;\n      width: 100%;\n    }\n    .ss-specs-card {\n      padding: 25px 20px;\n    }\n    .ss-spec-label {\n      flex: 0 0 35%;\n    }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ss-split-container\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ss-split-layout\"\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"ss-split-desc\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Sunshine Blue Blueberry Bush (Vaccinium corymbosum 'Sunshine Blue')\u003c\/strong\u003e is a remarkable southern highbush variety known for its compact growth, exceptional productivity, and adaptability. Unlike many other blueberry cultivars, Sunshine Blue is famous for its ability to thrive in a wider range of soil pH levels, making it a \"must-have\" for gardens where soil acidity might be a challenge. Starting with a \u003cstrong\u003e1-2 ft. starter bush\u003c\/strong\u003e is an ideal choice for home growers; it allows the plant to adapt to your environment early on, ensuring it develops a sturdy, drought-resistant root system. Its naturally dwarf stature makes it a fantastic multi-purpose plant—equally suitable for ornamental landscaping, productive fruit patches, or even large patio containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003ch2\u003eGrowth Rate \u0026amp; Habit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eSunshine Blue is a slow-to-moderate grower, maintaining a neat, rounded, and compact habit throughout its life. Its foliage is a vibrant, dusty blue-green, providing a distinctive and beautiful texture in the landscape even when not in fruit. In the spring, the bush is covered in lovely, pink-tinged white blossoms that are highly attractive to pollinators. Its tidy size ensures you don't need significant pruning to keep it looking great, making it an excellent \"low-maintenance\" fruit shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003ch2\u003eHarvest \u0026amp; Fruit Quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis variety is a prolific producer of medium-sized, sky-blue berries that are sweet, firm, and flavorful. The harvest season is reliable and extended, giving you plenty of time to enjoy fresh berries. Because it is self-fertile, you will get a great harvest from just one bush, though adding a second plant often leads to even larger and more consistent yields. The berries hold their quality well and are excellent for both fresh eating and culinary use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003ch2\u003eWatering and Feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWhile Sunshine Blue is more tolerant of soil variation than other blueberries, it still prefers well-draining, organic-rich soil. Keep the root zone consistently moist but not waterlogged. A deep, focused soak once a week—especially if the bush is in a pot—is standard practice. Apply a balanced, acid-loving fertilizer in the early spring as new growth begins to fuel both the flowering cycle and the subsequent fruit production, keeping the plant healthy and productive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; Hardiness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eSunshine Blue performs best in full sun, requiring 6 to 8 hours of direct, unobstructed sunlight daily to ensure optimal fruit sweetness and bush vigor. It is reliably hardy in USDA Zones 5-10, making it an incredibly versatile performer that bridges the gap between southern warmth and northern cold. Its resilience and attractive appearance make it a trusted, long-term investment for any garden looking to combine productivity with landscape beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ss-split-specs\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ss-specs-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003ePlant Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cul class=\"ss-spec-list\"\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eVaccinium corymbosum 'Sunshine Blue'\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eSunshine Blue Blueberry Bush\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eDwarf Highbush Blueberry \/ Starter Plant\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eShipping Size\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eApprox. 1 - 2 ft. tall (Starter Plant)\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eHarvest Season\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eMid Summer\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eCompact, rounded, dwarf shrub\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eSlow to Moderate\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003e5 - 10\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eMature Size\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003e2 - 3 ft. tall and wide\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eFull Sun (6-8+ hours daily)\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eWatering Needs\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eModerate (Consistent moisture)\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eSoil Type\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eAdaptable; prefers organic, well-draining soil\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eSpecial Features\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eDwarf stature; pH-tolerant; attractive blue-green foliage\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Soil Song","offers":[{"title":"1-2 feet","offer_id":49302023274719,"sku":"66S10-S","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/0120\/8543\/files\/sunshine-blue-blueberry-bush-1591422.webp?v=1779515645"},{"product_id":"legacy-blueberry-bush","title":"Legacy Blueberry Bush","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  \/* Base Container *\/\n  .ss-split-container {\n    width: 100%;\n    max-width: 1400px;\n    margin: 40px auto;\n    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, sans-serif;\n    color: #444;\n    line-height: 1.8;\n    font-size: 16px;\n  }\n\n  \/* Core Split Layout *\/\n  .ss-split-layout {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-wrap: wrap; \n    gap: 50px; \n    align-items: flex-start; \n  }\n\n  \/* Left Side: Description *\/\n  .ss-split-desc {\n    flex: 5.5;\n    min-width: 300px; \n  }\n\n  \/* Left Side H2 Optimization *\/\n  .ss-split-desc h2 {\n    margin: 35px 0 12px 0;\n    font-size: 1.15em; \n    color: #111;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: 0.02em;\n  }\n  \n  \/* Remove top margin for the first H2 *\/\n  .ss-split-desc h2:first-of-type {\n    margin-top: 0;\n  }\n  \n  .ss-split-desc p {\n    margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n    color: #555;\n    text-align: justify; \n  }\n\n  \/* Right Side: Spec Card *\/\n  .ss-split-specs {\n    flex: 4.5;\n    min-width: 300px;\n  }\n\n  \/* Modern Card Design *\/\n  .ss-specs-card {\n    background-color: #faf9f6; \n    border-radius: 16px;       \n    padding: 35px 40px;        \n    border: 1px solid #f0f0f0; \n  }\n\n  .ss-specs-card h3 {\n    margin: 0 0 20px 0;\n    font-size: 1.1em;\n    color: #111;\n    border-bottom: 2px solid #4f7942; \/* Forest green border to match blueberry foliage *\/\n    display: inline-block;\n    padding-bottom: 5px;\n  }\n\n  \/* Clean List Structure *\/\n  .ss-spec-list {\n    list-style: none;\n    padding: 0;\n    margin: 0;\n  }\n  \n  .ss-spec-item {\n    display: flex;\n    padding: 14px 0;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04); \n  }\n  .ss-spec-item:last-child {\n    border-bottom: none;\n  }\n\n  \/* Label Styling *\/\n  .ss-spec-label {\n    flex: 0 0 40%;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    color: #333;\n    padding-right: 15px;\n  }\n\n  \/* Value Styling *\/\n  .ss-spec-value {\n    flex: 1;\n    color: #666;\n  }\n\n  \/* Mobile Adaptation *\/\n  @media (max-width: 900px) {\n    .ss-split-layout {\n      flex-direction: column;\n      gap: 30px; \n    }\n    .ss-split-desc, .ss-split-specs {\n      flex: 1 1 100%;\n      width: 100%;\n    }\n    .ss-specs-card {\n      padding: 25px 20px;\n    }\n    .ss-spec-label {\n      flex: 0 0 35%;\n    }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ss-split-container\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ss-split-layout\"\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"ss-split-desc\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Legacy Blueberry Bush (Vaccinium corymbosum 'Legacy')\u003c\/strong\u003e is widely considered one of the most flavorful and productive northern highbush varieties available. Known for its incredible fruit quality—combining a firm, sweet texture with an exceptional, complex blueberry flavor—Legacy is a top-tier choice for both home gardens and commercial growers. Establishing your berry patch with a \u003cstrong\u003e1-2 ft. starter bush\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most sustainable approach; by letting the plant develop its root system in your specific soil, you encourage long-term vigor and structural resilience. This foundational growth ensures the bush matures into a productive, heavy-bearing plant that will provide your household with abundant, healthy harvests for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003ch2\u003eGrowth Rate \u0026amp; Habit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eLegacy Blueberry is a vigorous, upright grower that naturally forms a dense, well-branched shrub. Its foliage is a deep, glossy green, turning to brilliant shades of fiery red and orange in the autumn, making it a beautiful, multi-seasonal addition to your landscape. The bush is exceptionally hardy and maintains a tidy, manageable shape, making it easy to incorporate into mixed ornamental borders, vegetable patches, or dedicated fruit-producing rows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003ch2\u003eHarvest \u0026amp; Fruit Quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eAs a mid-to-late season producer, Legacy offers a long, reliable harvest window. The berries are medium-sized, highly aromatic, and hold their quality exceptionally well after being picked. They are perfect for fresh eating, baking, or preserving. Because Legacy is a self-fertile variety, it will produce a generous crop on its own, though planting multiple bushes will significantly increase your overall harvest yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003ch2\u003eWatering and Feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eBlueberries require specific conditions to thrive. They prefer acidic, organic-rich, well-draining soil (pH 4.5 - 5.5). Maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during the fruit-ripening stage. Use a thick layer of pine bark or needle mulch to keep the roots cool, suppress weeds, and naturally maintain acidity. Feed with an acid-loving fertilizer (formulated for blueberries or rhododendrons) in early spring as new growth emerges to fuel the energy-demanding fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; Hardiness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eLegacy Blueberry requires full sun—aim for at least 6 to 8 hours of direct, unobstructed sunlight daily to maximize flavor concentration and overall bush health. Reliably hardy in USDA Zones 5-8, this cultivar is a proven, cold-hardy performer that thrives in environments with a distinct winter dormancy period, returning with renewed vigor and heavy blossoms every spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ss-split-specs\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ss-specs-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003ePlant Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cul class=\"ss-spec-list\"\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eVaccinium corymbosum 'Legacy'\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eLegacy Blueberry Bush\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eHighbush Blueberry \/ Starter Plant\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eShipping Size\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eApprox. 1 - 2 ft. tall (Starter Plant)\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eHarvest Season\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eMid to Late Summer\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eUpright, dense, well-branched\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eVigorous\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003e5 - 8\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eMature Size\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003e4 - 6 ft. tall and wide\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eFull Sun (6-8+ hours daily)\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eWatering Needs\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eModerate (Consistent, acidic soil moisture)\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eSoil Type\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eAcidic, organic-rich, well-draining soil\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli class=\"ss-spec-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-label\"\u003eSpecial Features\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"ss-spec-value\"\u003eExceptional flavor; beautiful multi-seasonal foliage\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Soil Song","offers":[{"title":"1-2 feet","offer_id":49302442442975,"sku":"66S10-L","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/0120\/8543\/files\/legacy-blueberry-bush-6033338.webp?v=1779515706"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/0120\/8543\/collections\/blueberry-bushes-1601730.webp?v=1779515537","url":"https:\/\/mysoilsong.com\/collections\/blueberry-bushes.oembed","provider":"Soil Song","version":"1.0","type":"link"}