Blueberry - 'Brightwell' - Vaccinium ashei
Britewell is a rabbiteye blueberry. They are derived from the Vaccinium ashei species and are referred to as rabbit eyes because the immature pink fruit is similar to the pink eye of a rabbit. They are are low chill varieties but are also adaptable to moderately cool climates. They are generally very vigorous hardy varieties that produce later in the season. The plants are generally semi-deciduous or evergreen depending on the climate. In warmer climates fruit is usually begins to ripen on the bushes in spring and continues throughout summer. Berries form like grapes in thick clusters. It is self fertile but yield can be increased by planting it near other rabbiteye varieties. (Premier, Powder Blue, Climax or Tifblue) Native of SE America.
Prefers moderately acidic soil (5.5-6.5) 1-2m tall, 1-2m width
140mm pots, currently approximately 250-300mm tall.
Minimum order 10 plants (can mix and match across our current range)
Standard Range:
10 plants $8 each
11-30 plants $7.50 each
30+ plants $7 each
50+ plants – Contact Us
Pickup by appointment from Kitchener, 4 km out of Cessnock.
Delivery available to some areas – Hunter Valley, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast. (Minimum order and delivery fee depending on location)
Use our contact page for orders and enquiries.
Britewell is a rabbiteye blueberry. They are derived from the Vaccinium ashei species and are referred to as rabbit eyes because the immature pink fruit is similar to the pink eye of a rabbit. They are are low chill varieties but are also adaptable to moderately cool climates. They are generally very vigorous hardy varieties that produce later in the season. The plants are generally semi-deciduous or evergreen depending on the climate. In warmer climates fruit is usually begins to ripen on the bushes in spring and continues throughout summer. Berries form like grapes in thick clusters. It is self fertile but yield can be increased by planting it near other rabbiteye varieties. (Premier, Powder Blue, Climax or Tifblue) Native of SE America.
Prefers moderately acidic soil (5.5-6.5) 1-2m tall, 1-2m width
140mm pots, currently approximately 250-300mm tall.
Minimum order 10 plants (can mix and match across our current range)
Standard Range:
10 plants $8 each
11-30 plants $7.50 each
30+ plants $7 each
50+ plants – Contact Us
Pickup by appointment from Kitchener, 4 km out of Cessnock.
Delivery available to some areas – Hunter Valley, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast. (Minimum order and delivery fee depending on location)
Use our contact page for orders and enquiries.
Britewell is a rabbiteye blueberry. They are derived from the Vaccinium ashei species and are referred to as rabbit eyes because the immature pink fruit is similar to the pink eye of a rabbit. They are are low chill varieties but are also adaptable to moderately cool climates. They are generally very vigorous hardy varieties that produce later in the season. The plants are generally semi-deciduous or evergreen depending on the climate. In warmer climates fruit is usually begins to ripen on the bushes in spring and continues throughout summer. Berries form like grapes in thick clusters. It is self fertile but yield can be increased by planting it near other rabbiteye varieties. (Premier, Powder Blue, Climax or Tifblue) Native of SE America.
Prefers moderately acidic soil (5.5-6.5) 1-2m tall, 1-2m width
140mm pots, currently approximately 250-300mm tall.
Minimum order 10 plants (can mix and match across our current range)
Standard Range:
10 plants $8 each
11-30 plants $7.50 each
30+ plants $7 each
50+ plants – Contact Us
Pickup by appointment from Kitchener, 4 km out of Cessnock.
Delivery available to some areas – Hunter Valley, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast. (Minimum order and delivery fee depending on location)
Use our contact page for orders and enquiries.