The Best Blueberries for a Container Garden

Northsky

• This half-high blueberry tolerates temperatures as low as minus 35 degrees Fahrenheit. At maturity, Northsky measures just 10 to 18 inches tall. Northsky produces medium-size fruit with the flavor of wild blueberries. Though its compact nature makes it amenable to container gardens, it does not produce as much fruit as other container varieties; it produces just 1 lb. to 2 lbs. of fruit a year. Northsky is not as sensitive to high pH as other blueberry varieties, and is self-pollinating.

Sunshine Blue

• Sunshine Blue grows in mild climates. It is a good container choice for Southern gardeners. At maturity, Sunshine Blue measures 36 to 48 inches tall. Its compact nature and high yield, 5 to 10 lbs. of medium-size fruit annually, make this variety an excellent choice for container gardening. Sunshine Blue is self-pollinating.

Top Hat

• This dwarf rabbiteye cultivar is hardy in temperatures ranging from minus 30 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Top Hat measures 24 inches tall at maturity and produces 5 to 10 lbs. of medium-size fruit annually. Its compact nature and high fruit yield make Top Hat an attractive choice for growing in containers, and it is self-pollinating.

St. Cloud

• This half-high cultivar is hardy in very cold temperatures, in states as far north as Minnesota. It measures 36 inches at maturity. Its compact nature and high fruit yields, 3 to 7 lbs. of medium-size berries annually, make it an excellent choice for inclusion in a container garden. Plant St. Cloud with Northcountry for cross-pollination.

Little Giant

• Little Giant, a cross between the northern highbush and the rabbiteye, produces small, flavorful fruit. Little Giant is hardy in cold areas, such as Michigan. Little Giant measures 48 to 60 inches tall. Its fruiting season is very short, lasting just a few days. Little Giant produces 10 to 15 lbs. of very small fruit a year.