{"product_id":"organic-blueberry-southern-highbush-colibri","title":"Organic Blueberry Colibri (Ea)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Colibri Blueberry\u003c\/strong\u003e is an early southern highbush cultivar for low-chill regions. The upright, slightly spreading plant produces medium-size, light-blue berries with sweet, low-acid flavor when fully ripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eVaccinium\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid 'Colibri'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southern highbush blueberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–10; winter protection may be needed at the cold end of this range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 200 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright and slightly spreading, approximately 4.5–5 feet tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-size, light-blue berries with sweet, low-acid flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fertile; another compatible southern highbush cultivar can improve fruit set and berry size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Potted plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Colibri Blueberry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun and acidic, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Keep the shallow root zone evenly moist but not waterlogged, and mulch to conserve moisture. Match the cultivar's low chill requirement to your site before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic status:\u003c\/strong\u003e The potted nursery plant offered on this page is certified organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor planting and care details, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/blogs\/articles\/how-to-grow-and-care-for-blueberry-plants\"\u003eblueberry growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e. Compare cultivars in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1E58tDGRU3o0CwFkOToZQGMYGKdxijbXJ5SJhPMPrOIA\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBerry, Vine \u0026amp; Crowns Characteristics Chart\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39799599923313,"sku":"FVO354","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/products\/colibri-blueberry-BYB.jpg?v=1747081495","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/organic-blueberry-southern-highbush-colibri","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}