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Vaccinium, Rabbiteye Blueberry 'Delight'

Vacciniumvirgatum

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Family

Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Vaccinium (vak-SIN-ee-um)

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Species

virgatum (vir-GA-tum)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Textured

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

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hotlanta

Lilburn, GA (Zone 8a) | October 2004 | positive

I have had great success with this bush. When I planted it, it was about a foot tall; now it is at least six feet tall. That is within fi...Read More

Farmerdill

Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | June 2004 | neutral

A 1969 Georgia release, Delite has a chilling requirement of 500 hours. The fruit are medium/large, with good color, firmness, and flavo...Read More

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