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ACCA sellowiana 'Gemini'
Commonly known as Pineapple guava
Smooth, dark green skin and good flavour. Self-fertile but fruits better if grown with a different variety to act as a pollinator
Further Reading....
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Evergreenleaves to 7cm (2¾in) long, white-woolly beneath
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Red -
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Height2m (6½ft) -
Spread2.5m (8ft)
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FruitPlants which produce an edible or ornamental fruitSmall to medium fruits to 5cm (2in) long
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightBushy shrub. Produces flowers singly from the upper leaf axils
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Zero Rated ItemNo VAT on this plant
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouseTolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F) -
Full sunSheltered site
ACCA sellowiana 'Gemini'
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Additional Features
Good to knowSelf-fertile but pollination from 2 or more varieties is recommended for good fruiting
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originNew Zealand -
Flower ShapeCup-shapedShallowly cup-shaped 4cm (1½in) across with long, red stamens
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Garden Location/ConditionsGreenhouse / conservatoryNot 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 winterUse loam-based compost (JI No. 3) in full lightPatio / pot plants
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HardinessTender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Elliptic
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsMedium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Acca sellowiana - Care Guide
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2m (6½ft)
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
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
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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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