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    BILLARDIERA
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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
      Australia(New South Wales to Tasmania).
    • Evergreen
      Linear-lance-shaped, deep green leaves 1.5-4.5cm (½-1¾in) long.
    • Cream
      Creamy white
    • White
    • Bell/Lantern
      Pendent, solitary, narrowly bell-shaped flowers 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) long
    • Australian / New Zealand
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • 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 (¾in) long
    • 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.

    • 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
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus- rich
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
      Requires a sheltered site.
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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    Garden Goodies
    Natural garden twine, 500 grams, 350 metres. Ideal in the garden or the home.
    Small
    £5.00
    Large
    £10.00
    Garden Goodies
    2ply sisal garden twine - 250 grams
    £4.50
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