Description Premier Blueberries are large, sweet, deep-blue blueberries that grow on shrubby bushes that grow to 8 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide. They grow well in USDA Zones 7 to 9, and only need 500 chill hours (hours below 45º Fahrenheit) to make fruit. The Premier Blueberry Bushes can also tolerate hot summers. The plants require very little maintenance, are resistant to many pests, and need not be pruned. Premier Blueberries were originally developed at North Carolina State University and released to the public in 1978. Premier Blueberries are Rabbiteye Type Blueberries and can be pollinated by Powderblue or other varieties. Premier Blueberries do well in the ground or in a pot and they need 6 hours or more direct sunlight each day for best results. The bushes bloom in spring and the blueberries are ripe from May to June.
