Fruits
Vaccinium 'ZF06-179'
Jelly Bean blueberry
A compact blueberry with abundant sweet fruit and vivid fall color. Its tidy habit makes it practical for a patio container or edible border.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun
- Mature size
- 1–2 ft. tall
- Water
- Consistent moisture
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 4–8
Sizes & prices
- #1$29.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Pollinators & wildlife
- Attracts
- Bees
Fruit & harvest
- First crop
- Expect light crops for the first 2–3 years; yields increase as the plant matures.
- Harvest
- Midsummer crop.
- Pollination
- A second compatible blueberry cultivar usually improves fruit set and berry size.
Growing & care
- Soil
- Acidic, well-drained soil
- Pruning
- While dormant, remove dead wood and thin older, unproductive canes. Prune young plants lightly; retain healthy last-season branches for fruit.
- Winter
- Mulch outdoor plants. In severe cold, insulate pots or move them to an unheated, sheltered space; keep the soil moist, not soaked.
Grow in acidic soil or a large container with an acidic mix. Water during fruit development; a second compatible blueberry can improve yield.
Sources & photo credits
University of Minnesota Extension
University of Minnesota Extension
Photo: Darkone (image resized for display) · CC BY-SA 2.5
Reviewed October 1, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.