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    VACCINIUM dunalianum var. megaphyllum
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    VACCINIUM dunalianum var. megaphyllum VACCINIUM dunalianum var. megaphyllum VACCINIUM dunalianum var. megaphyllum 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
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    2 to 3 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    £20.00  
    Available late spring to early summer 2025 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
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    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Possibly Phytophthora crown and root rot
    • Place of origin
      Vietnam, China
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
      Elliptic to oblong-elliptic, leathery leaves to 13cm (5in) long
    • Striped, Veined or Multicoloured
      Red and white striped
    • Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Elliptic
    • Oblanceolate
    • Height
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Spread
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Erect to scandent shrub with bristly stems. Produces long, pendent racemes of bell-shaped flowers in late summer followed by purple fruit
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Acid / ericaceous loving
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Mature Size
      1.5m (5ft)
      		 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1.5m (5ft)
      		  
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    £15.50
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