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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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EvergreenLinear-lance-shaped, deep green leaves 1.5-4.5cm (½-1¾in) long.
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CreamCreamy white
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White
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Height2-3m (6½-10ft)
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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-clingingSlender, wiry-stemmed climber. Flowers are followed by oblong-ovoid berries 2cm (¾in) long
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy 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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Full sun
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Partial shadeRequires a sheltered site.
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesRed spider mites under glass.Place of originAustralia(New South Wales to Tasmania).
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Flower ShapeBell/LanternPendent, solitary, narrowly bell-shaped flowers 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsAustralian / New Zealand
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Pruning groupPruning group 6Suitable 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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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus- richNeutral 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
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)
3 options from £3.00
Garden Goodies
Sisal Twine
2ply sisal garden twine - 250 grams
Only £4.50
Garden Goodies
Brown / Green Twine
Natural garden twine, 500 grams, 350 metres.
Ideal in the garden or the home.
2 options from £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