Galaxy Blueberry
1 Gal · ½ GalAvailable now in pots:
- Half gallon pot: about 1 foot tall, many a little larger. $11 each.
- 1 gallon pot: 1 to 2 feet tall. $16 each.
Galaxy Blueberry is a Southern Highbush variety with one of the highest sugar contents of any blueberry on the market, measuring an exceptional 12.5 Brix at peak ripeness. The berries are large, light blue, and famously sweet, making this an outstanding choice for fresh eating straight off the bush.
This compact, upright bush reaches just 4 to 5 feet tall with a 3-foot spread, ideal for smaller gardens, raised beds, and patio containers. Galaxy is a low-chill variety requiring only 100 to 150 hours, making it especially well-suited to mild-winter climates. It produces very early in the season, often among the first blueberries of the year, extending your harvest window further into spring.
For best results, plant in acidic, well-draining soil amended with peat or pine bark. Galaxy is partially self-fertile but will produce significantly heavier crops when planted near another Southern Highbush variety for cross-pollination.
Plant Details
Quick Facts
- Botanical
- Vaccinium corymbosum
- Type
- Low-Chill SHB-type
- Fruit Color
- Light blue
- Fruit Taste
- Sweet, aromatic
- Thorns
- Thornless
Growing Conditions
- USDA Zones
- 7-10
- Sun Needs
- Full sun
- Soil pH
- 4.5-5.5
- Spacing
- 4-5 ft
- Mature Height
- 4-6 ft
Pollination & Care
- Self-Fertile
- Partially
- Pollination
- Cross-pollinate with another low-chill SHB for best yield.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Data Confidence
- Med
Harvest
- Season
- June - July
Growing Zones: 7–10
Hardy down to zone 7 (0 to 10°F)
Match the shaded zones above to find your growing region. Source: USDA 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map.
How we ship
Most orders go out via UPS with a 2-3 day transit time to most of the continental U.S. Plants are shipped dormant in late winter / early spring, packed wet to protect the root systems, and bundled by variety so they're ready to plant on arrival.
Hawaii & Alaska orders
For HI and AK addresses we ship via USPS. The other major carriers either don't service these areas for live plants or charge prohibitive rates that would more than double the cost of your order. USPS gives us a reliable, affordable path to get plants to you in good condition.
Want UPS or FedEx anyway?
If you're in HI or AK and want to use UPS or FedEx and cover the upgraded shipping cost, reach out to us immediately after placing your order with your order number. We'll send you the available options and a quote, and you can pick what works for you.
Region overview
Continental U.S.
UPS Ground, 2-3 day transit. Free shipping on orders $100+.
Hawaii & Alaska
USPS Priority Mail. Reach out post-order if you want a UPS/FedEx upgrade quote.
Arrive-alive guarantee
Every order is backed by our 30-day arrive-alive guarantee. If a plant doesn't make it through transit, we'll replace it. Just send us a photo within 30 days of delivery.
Questions?
Call or text us at (720) 630-3715, or email support@fruitbushes.com. We answer within one business day.
