Pineapple guava. A bushy shrub with grey-green leaves, white beneath. Flowers have long red stamens, purple-red petals, white on the margins and reverse in midsummer. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 2.5m. Flowers June to July. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Acca sellowiana
A bushy shrub with grey-green leaves, white beneath. Flowers have long red stamens, purple-red petals, white on the margins and reverse in midsummer.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Acca |
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Species | sellowiana |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Pineapple guava |
Flower Colour | red, white |
Soil | Light |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 2m |
Family | Myrtaceae |
Spread | 2.5m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | grey, green |
Flowers From | June, July |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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