Blueberry plant called ‘Florida Rose’

Abstract

A new and distinct low-chill rabbiteye blueberry ( Vaccinium ashei ) cultivar. Its novelty consists of the following unique combination of features: 1. Has a low chilling requirement. 2. When grown in full sun, produces berries which, when mature, are pink to red on top and pink to white on the bottom. 3. Berries average about 1.3 g in weight and are sweet and low-acid when ripe. 4. The plant is vigorous and upright in growth habit. 5. The plant reaches 50% flowering about March 15 and 50% ripe fruit about May 25 when grown in the field in Gainesville, Fla.

I claim:  
     
       1. A new and distinct rabbiteye blueberry plant, substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by having a vigorous bush and a berry that is large, sweet, and pink to white in color when fully ripe.