Modern hybrid blueberries bred to fruit reliably in low-chill climates. The mainstay of commercial blueberry production in southern Australia.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 7–10 | −17.8 °C to 4.4 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H5 | −15 °C to −10 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 7–9 | −12 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 3–6 | −5 °C to 15 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Bred to fruit on as few as 200–400 chilling hours
- Same acidic-soil requirement as all blueberries — pH 4.5 to 5.5
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