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BILLARDIERA
Commonly known as Appleberry
All flower MAY-JUN
Genus of 8 species of evergreen, twining, perennial climbers from forest margins and scrubby areas of temperate to sub-tropical Australia.
The blueberry or apple berry provides a touch of the exotic with its vividly coloured fruit, quite large in comparison with the slender vine.
Further Reading....
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EvergreenSmall, lance-shaped leaves.
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ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingPerennial climbers grown for their usually bell-shaped flowers on current year's growth and beautifully-coloured fruits.
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Will grow outside in milder locationsThis could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here.Lime-free ericaceous potting compost and filtered light for greenhouse growing. -
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Partial shadeRequires a sheltered site.
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Additional Features
Good to knowCan be grown over a pergola, against a wall or allowed to scramble over vigorous shrubs.
Pests & DiseasesRed spider mites under glass.
Place of originAustralia. -
HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus- rich.Neutral to acid soil
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Billardiera - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of BILLARDIERA
BILLARDIERA longiflora
Climbing blueberry, Purple appleberry
creamy-white flowers followed by bright blue berries
BILLARDIERA longiflora 'Cherry Berry'
Appleberry
creamy-white flowers followed by large red berries
BILLARDIERA longiflora 'Fructo Albo'
Appleberry
rare form with white fruits
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Garden Goodies
Sisal Twine
2ply sisal garden twine - 250 grams
Only £4.50
Garden Goodies
Natural Twine
Natural garden twine, 500 grams, 350 metres.
Ideal in the garden or the home.
Only £5.00
Garden Goodies
Max/Min Digital Thermometer
Thermometer which displays current temperature in the centre, with Max above and min below.
Suitable for use outdoors or in the greenhouse / conservatory.
With batteries included
Only £20.00
