Brightwell blueberry (rabbiteye)
Brightwell blueberry (rabbiteye) needs about 400 chill hours (hours at or below 45°F), per Clemson Extension. About 85% of the Gulf South zip codes we cover typically get at least 400 hours, so check your zip before you buy.
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- Chill hours
- 400 hours at or below 45°F
- USDA zones
- 7-9 (general guide for blueberry (rabbiteye))
- Pollination
- Plant 2+ rabbiteye varieties
- LSU AgCenter recommends for
- North & south Louisiana
- Notes
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- Sources
- hgic.clemson.edu
- Data status
- Chill number confirmed in source
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Where to buy
Prices and stock as we found them on each nursery's site, checked Oct 20, 3:13 PM CDT. Shipping not included; always confirm on the nursery's page.
| Nursery | Price | Size | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willis Orchard Co. Brightwell Blueberry Plant | $14.95 | +/-2' Tall (2 Yr. - Fruiting Age) 5 sizes, $14.95–$289.95 | In stock | View |
| Trees.com (Fast Growing Trees) Brightwell Blueberry Bush | $29.95 | standard 3 sizes, $29.95–$107.82 | In stock | View |
| Brighter Blooms Brightwell Blueberry Bush | $55.99 | 3 Gallon 7 sizes, $35.99–$128.99 | In stock | View |
Some links may become affiliate links; that never changes which nurseries we list. Disclosure.
From our orchard
Notes and photos from our Louisiana homestead orchard are coming soon.
Other blueberry (rabbiteye) varieties
| Variety | Chill hours | Zones | LSU recommends for | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climax | 450 | 7-9 | North & south Louisiana | verified |
| Alapaha | 450–500 | 7-9 | North & south Louisiana | verified |
| Austin | 500 | 7-9 | verified | |
| Premier | 550 | 7-9 | North & south Louisiana | verified |
| Vernon | 450–550 | 7-9 | verified | |
| Powderblue | 600 | 7-9 | North & south Louisiana | verified |
| Tifblue | 650 | 7-9 | North & south Louisiana | verified |
| Ochlockonee | Not rated | 7-9 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
Quick answers
How many chill hours does Brightwell blueberry (rabbiteye) need?
About 400 chill hours (hours at or below 45°F), according to Clemson Extension.
Does Brightwell blueberry (rabbiteye) fruit in the Gulf South?
It can where winters reach about 400 chill hours. By our NOAA-based estimates, roughly 85% of the Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida panhandle and Texas Gulf coast zip codes we cover typically do. LSU AgCenter lists it for both north and south Louisiana.
Does Brightwell blueberry (rabbiteye) need a pollinator?
Plant 2+ rabbiteye varieties.
What USDA zones suit Brightwell blueberry (rabbiteye)?
Zones 7-9 as a general guide for blueberry (rabbiteye).
Where can I buy Brightwell blueberry (rabbiteye)?
We found it at 3 online nurseries on our last check, 3 with it in stock, from $14.95. See the price table above.