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BILLARDIERA longiflora
Commonly known as Climbing blueberry, Purple appleberry
Creamy-white flowers followed by bright blue berries
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - linear-lance-shaped, deep-green leaves 1.5-4.5cm (½-1¾in) long.
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Cream - creamy white -
Height - 2-3m (6½-10ft) -
Climber - Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging - slender, wiry-stemmed climber. Flowers are followed by oblong-ovoid berries 2cm (¾ in) long.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter - Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
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Partial shade - requires a sheltered site. -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - red spider mites under glass. -
Place of origin - Australia(New South Wales to Tasmania). -
Flower Shape - Bell/Lantern - - pendent, solitary, narrowly bell-shaped flowers 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) long
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Garden Location/Conditions - Greenhouse / conservatory - Not the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Pruning group - Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
RHS group 9 & 11 -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich.
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Neutral to acid soil
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Billardiera - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of BILLARDIERA longiflora
BILLARDIERA longiflora 'Cherry Berry' >
Commonly known as: Appleberry.
Creamy-white flowers followed by large red berries
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
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