Sky Blue is a new rabbit-eye cultivar developed by Plant & Food Research (New Zealand). It is a semi-upright plant, of medium to strong vigour. Fruits are firm and aromatic with a good balance of sugar and acidity. Fruit size is large, averaging 2.3 g per berry. The berries have a nice bloom and shelf life is excellent. Yields have been rated high in the Waikato and Hawke’s Bay regions in New Zealand (test plots). Sky Blue ripens together with the latest ripening V. corymbosum variety available, but shows overall superior characteristics. Sky Blue requires a cross pollinator and is not suitable in regions with harsh winters.
