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Southern Belle

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Vaccinium corymbosum L. Highbush blueberry · Fruit crops · bred by PAUL M. LYRENE

also searched as: соутерн белле

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant forms a dense, wide bush of intermediate growth type with moderate vigor. The variety requires approximately 400–500 chilling hours, which makes it suitable for cultivation in regions with mild winters.

The berries are medium, large, or very large in size with a medium-blue color. The fruits are characterized by excellent taste and firmness, which ensures their suitability for sale in the fresh produce market.

The variety is susceptible to Phytophthora root rot, so it requires planting in well-drained areas. It blooms later than the Star variety; however, it requires the use of protective measures when there is a risk of spring frosts.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

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no record

Variety registered as early as 4 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Paul M. Lyrene. 42 Developed the variety
Applicant
SARGENT & KRAHN 30 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Sunnyridge Farm Inc. 9 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
HORTIFRUT 15 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

  • UY Uruguay Protection expired

    № SINR1136

    Registration
    11 January 2008
  • UY Uruguay Withdrawn

    № 30202210436380

    Registration
    11 January 2008

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

United States of America № 10038446
Active
  1. Application filed 7 January 2002
  2. Registered 1 July 2003
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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