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Brightwell Blueberry

Gardening Guide: Blueberry Bonanza: Everything You Need to Know about Growing and Enjoying Blueberries

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Brightwell Blueberry

In this Plant Profile, get specific details, including the characteristics and best uses of Brightwell Blueberry, one of our Plant Profiles featured in our Blueberry Guide.

By Norann Oleson

Brightwell blueberries ripening on the bush

Brightwell blueberries ripening on the bush

This cultivar soars head and shoulders above many other blueberry bushes. Maxing out at 8 to 10 feet tall, it spreads almost as wide. The Brightwell is a rabbiteye blueberry—its berries change from pink to blue as they mature. You might be happy with the harvest of just one of these plants; although you’ll get a higher yield with a pollination buddy like Tifblue or Climax.

Sun Exposure

  • Full sun to partial shade(six to eight hours)

Soil pH

  • 4.5 to 5.2

Hardiness Zones

  • 6 to 9

Spacing

  • 8′ to 10′ apart
  • 5′ to 6′ apart for hedges

Moisture

  • Water deeply 1-2 inch per week during the growing season
  • Keep the soil moist but not saturated

Notes

  • Mid-Season
  • Hardy; tolerates late freezes
  • Tolerates partial sun; prefers full sun
  • Pink flowers in spring; red and orange foliage in fall

Have you grown Brightwell blueberries? If so, please tell us your top tips for ensuring a delicious harvest.

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  • Theresa T. July 19, 2022

    Well watered,prolific, large berries,on the sweet side does well for baking,we love them. We pick them 3times this is only 1bush 6ft high 3ft wide❤️

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Feature Articles

  • Growing Zones for Blueberries
  • Types of Blueberries
  • Lowbush Blueberries (Vaccinium angustifolium)
  • Northern Highbush Blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum)
  • Southern Highbush Blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum “Darrow”)
  • Rabbiteye Blueberries (Vaccinium ashei)
  • Half-High Blueberries (Vaccinium angustifolium-corymbosum hybrid)
  • Where to Plant Blueberries in Your Home Garden
  • Preparing Your Soil and Getting Ready to Plant Blueberries
  • Blueberry Chill Hours
  • Pollinating Blueberry Plants
  • Growing Blueberries in Containers or Pots
  • Planning for Blueberries all Season Long
  • Fertilizing and Pruning Your Blueberry Plants
  • Harvesting Your Blueberries
  • Dealing with Blueberry Pests
  • Dealing with Blueberry Diseases
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing Blueberries
  • How to Prune Blueberry Bushes
  • Plant Profiles

  • Top Hat Blueberry
  • Sunshine Blue Blueberry
  • Powder Blue Blueberry
  • Pink Popcorn Blueberry
  • Pink Icing Blueberry
  • Legacy Blueberry
  • Brightwell Blueberry
  • Blueray Blueberry
  • Bluecrop Blueberry
  • Biloxi Blueberry
  • Recipes

  • The Ultimate Berry Crumble
  • Wild Rice Salad with Blueberries and Corn
  • Classic Blueberry Pie
  • Baked Blueberry Oatmeal
  • Blueberry Tofu Smoothie
  • Blueberry Chicken
  • Blueberry Coffee Cake
  • Blueberry Pie Fudge
  • Traditional Blueberry Slump
  • Blazing Fast Blueberry Muffins
  • Quick & Easy Blueberry Jam
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Blueberries
  • Home Remedies & Health Benefits of Blueberries
  • Resources about Blueberries
  • Blueberry Glossary
  • Related Articles

  • Pruning for a Bumper Crop of Blueberries
  • 5 Most Important Ways Not to Kill Your Blueberries

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