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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.
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Pests & Diseases
Red spider mites under glass. -
Place of origin
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EvergreenLinear-lance-shaped, deep green leaves 1.5-4.5cm (½-1¾in) long.
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Cream
Creamy white -
White
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Bell/LanternPendent, solitary, narrowly bell-shaped flowers 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) long
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Australian / New Zealand
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
2-3m (6½-10ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingSlender, wiry-stemmed climber. Flowers are followed by oblong-ovoid berries 2cm (¾in) long
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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.
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus- rich
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
Requires a sheltered site.
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Billardiera - Growing Guide
