VACCINIUM dunalianum var. megaphyllum
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VACCINIUM dunalianum var. megaphyllum
Commonly known as Bearberry, Bilberry, Blueberry
Thick textured ovate leaves on bristly stems with hanging racemes of white-red striped flowers. These are followed by plump purple fruits
£18.50
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Pests & Diseases
Possibly Phytophthora crown and root rot -
Place of origin
Vietnam, China -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenElliptic to oblong-elliptic, leathery leaves to 13cm (5in) long
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Striped, Veined or MulticolouredRed and white striped
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Oblanceolate
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightErect to scandent shrub with bristly stems. Produces long, pendent racemes of bell-shaped flowers in late summer followed by purple fruit
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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