Blueberry Sapphire Blue™

Delicious large blue fruit on long arching branches, preceded by pink-tinged white flowers in spring. The leaves show a fantastic display of burgundy wine tones in autumn. This New Zealand bred variety is suitable for all regions in New Zealand, either in the garden or as a container plant. It has a small compact growth habit with long arching canes. Although self-fertile (no other blueberries are required for pollination), additional plants or planting with Blueberry Blue Dawn™, Tasty Blue™, Powder Blue or Burst will increase volume of fruit.

As with all Blueberries, the health benefits of Blueberries are unrivalled from mental health benefits, heart health, bone strength, skin health, blood pressure, cancer prevention, plus many more.

Sapphire Blue™ ripens in January and February. After turning blue, leaving the blueberry on the plant for 5-7 days will enhance the flavour. Plant in full sun but will tolerate afternoon shade. Remove dead, diseased or weak wood, and after 4-5 years, remove old branches from the crown to encourage vigorous new growth.

Check out our Magical Blueberries expert advice page for more information about growing Blueberries or view our get inspired page with our Blueberry Muffin recipe.

Produced and Marketed by Tharfield Nursery Ltd in association with Plant & Food Research. Blueberry Sapphire Blue™ (‘Vaccinium virgatum PFRblue129’) is protected under the New Zealand Plant Variety Act 1987.