Southern Highbush Blueberry
Variety Guide · Page 2
This page covers cross-pollination guidance for Southern Highbush Blueberry varieties. Use the carousel below to browse each variety and find the best companion plants for a more abundant harvest.
Variety Pollinator Guide
Southern Highbush Varieties & Recommended Companions
Pink Icing Blueberry Bush
The Pink Icing blueberry is part of the Bushel and Berry® series, known for its compact size and ornamental value. It's a Southern Highbush type and, like other blueberries in this series, is marketed as self-fertile. However, cross-pollination will still significantly improve fruit set and yield.
Recommended Pollinators
★ Top recommendation
Other Bushel and Berry® varieties: Since Pink Icing is part of this series, other varieties from the same series are likely to be good pollinators. Some to consider are 'Midnight Cascade', 'Peach Sorbet', and 'Sapphire Cascade'.
Why Cross-Pollination Is Still Beneficial
- ●Increased fruit set: More flowers will develop into fruit.
- ●Larger berries: The berries tend to be bigger when cross-pollinated.
- ●More consistent yields: You'll have more reliable harvests year after year.
Key Things to Remember
- ●Bloom time overlap: Choose a pollinator that blooms around the same time as your Pink Icing.
- ●Genetic compatibility: Stick to other Southern Highbush varieties for the best results.
- ●Chill hours: Since Pink Icing is a Southern Highbush, it has low chill hour requirements. Make sure your chosen pollinator has similar needs.
- ●Proximity: Plant the pollinator within 50 feet of your Pink Icing bush for the best pollination.
While Pink Icing will produce some fruit on its own, planting a compatible Southern Highbush pollinator like 'Star', 'Emerald', 'Jewel', or another Bushel and Berry® variety will significantly improve your harvest in terms of quantity and berry size.