Feijoa sellowiana

Hardy Shrub

• Germination : Experience Useful
• Aftercare : Care Required
• Ideal for : Borders, Pot Plants
• Special Features : Scented
• Height : 5 feet

Description

Fuchsia-like blooms followed by delicious guava-flavoured, green fruit. Hardy in mild winter areas.

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Sowing Instructions

Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 55-60F (13-15C). Sowing Depth: 1/16 inch (1.5mm). Sow at any time of year. Soak in lukewarm water for 1-2 hours before sowing in well drained compost.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Pot on as required into 13cm (5in) and finally 20cm (8in) pots.

Aftercare

Water freely during the growing season, moderately through winter. Can also be planted out of doors against a warm south facing wall.