Feijoa Bambina

$24.99

The only dwarf-growing Feijoa on the market. Growing to approximately 1.5m, ideal for pots on the patio or as a small, fruiting hedge. Attractive, small, silvery-green foliage and a mass of brilliant red, Pohutukawa-like flowers in summer.

Small, bite-sized fruits follow, with a smooth, thin skin, allowing the fruit to be eaten whole! Full of sweet, aromatic, juicy pulp with wonderful flavour. Self fertile and harvests from April, onwards. Brilliant source of vitamin C and dietary fibre.

Plant all year round in fertile, well drained soil with plenty of organic matter in a full sun position. Mulch after planting to support a healthy root system. Frost and drought tolerant. Fertilise in late winter. Cross pollination will enhance fruit set and size.

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Sunlight:Full sun
Temperature:Low, frost hardy
Wind:Indifferent to most wind except stormy conditions
Moisture:Grows in average garden conditions, Grows in dry conditions, needs perfect drainage
Texture:Light, loose, free, Average garden conditions
Colour:Red
Height:1.5m
Width:1.5m
SKU: FEIBAM1.9L Categories: , ,

Description

The only dwarf-growing Feijoa on the market. Growing to approximately 1.5m, ideal for pots on the patio or as a small, fruiting hedge. Attractive, small, silvery-green foliage and a mass of brilliant red, Pohutukawa-like flowers in summer.

Small, bite-sized fruits follow, with a smooth, thin skin, allowing the fruit to be eaten whole! Full of sweet, aromatic, juicy pulp with wonderful flavour. Self fertile and harvests from April, onwards. Brilliant source of vitamin C and dietary fibre.

Plant all year round in fertile, well drained soil with plenty of organic matter in a full sun position. Mulch after planting to support a healthy root system. Frost and drought tolerant. Fertilise in late winter. Cross pollination will enhance fruit set and size.

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