Pink Lemonade Blueberry
Highbush — Pink-Fruited · Zones 4–8 · Mid to late
Where to buy Plan its pollination partner
Yes, the berries really are pink — pale green, then blush, then a deep pink when ripe, and sweet enough that the color is not just a gimmick. A USDA release that crops moderately and earns its place as the conversation bush in any patch. Ripe test: deep pink and slightly soft, not pale.
Specifications
| Type | Highbush — Pink-Fruited |
| USDA zones | 4–8 |
| Chill hours | ~300–500 hours below 45°F (sources vary slightly by nursery stock — confirm with your seller) |
| Harvest season | Mid to late |
| Mature size | 4–5 ft tall |
| Berry | Medium, pink when ripe |
| Flavor (nursery descriptions) | Sweet, mild, low-acid — kids famously love it |
| Expected yield | Moderate crops; grown for flavor and novelty as much as volume |
| Container suitable | Yes — see the container guide |
Pollination
This variety is self-fertile, so one bush will fruit on its own — but a compatible second variety planted nearby reliably means more and larger berries, which is why nurseries and extension guides recommend planting in pairs or trios.
Good partners for Pink Lemonade:
- Duke — Northern Highbush, Early — first of the season, zones 4–7
- Sunshine Blue — Southern Highbush — Dwarf, Mid to late, zones 5–10
Before you plant
- Soil pH 4.5–5.5, tested before planting — the pH guide
- Full sun (6–8+ hours) and soil that never sits soggy
- Space highbush 4–5 ft apart, rabbiteye 5–6 ft, dwarfs 2–3 ft — planner
- Remove flowers in year one so the bush builds roots, not a handful of berries
Not sure Pink Lemonade fits your yard?
Run the Variety Finder with your zone and space — it only recommends varieties whose chill hours and size actually match.