Life Span
Not Available
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Woodard, Tifblue, Garden Blue
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Barren pine land, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black
Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water frequently
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilizers high in ammonia
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RIBES x culverwellii
VACCINIUM ashei
Common Name
Jostaberry
Rabbiteye Blueberry
In Hindi
Jostaberry
Rabbiteye ब्लूबेरी
In German
Jostaberry
Rabbiteye Blueberry
In French
casseille
rabbiteye Blueberry
In Spanish
Jostaberry
rabbiteye arándano
In Greek
Jostaberry
rabbiteye Blueberry
In Portuguese
Jostaberry
de mirtilo
In Polish
Jostaberry
Rabbiteye Blueberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Ericales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jostaberry and Rabbiteye Blueberry
Season and care of Jostaberry and Rabbiteye Blueberry is important to know. While considering everything about Jostaberry and Rabbiteye Blueberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jostaberry season is Summer and Fall and Rabbiteye Blueberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rabbiteye Blueberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rabbiteye Blueberry is Acidic.
Jostaberry and Rabbiteye Blueberry Physical Information
Jostaberry and Rabbiteye Blueberry physical information is very important for comparison. Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Rabbiteye Blueberry height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Jostaberry and Rabbiteye Blueberry are as follows:
Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
Jostaberry leaf color: Green
Rabbiteye Blueberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Rabbiteye Blueberry leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Jostaberry and Rabbiteye Blueberry
Care of Jostaberry and Rabbiteye Blueberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning and Rabbiteye Blueberry pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Jostaberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rabbiteye Blueberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.