Pineapple Guava Plant | Feijoa sellowiana
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Pineapple Guava Plant
Feijoa sellowiana
- Few plants can even dare claim to be as exotic or tropical as the pineapple guava plant! Native to the hills of Uruguay and uplands of Brazil, this South American sensation is the showy soft fruit plant no garden should be without.
- With its evergreen foliage, genuinely spectacular white and red flowers, and delicious green fruits combining notes of both strawberry and floral pineapple, underscored by hints of guava, is it any wonder that we’re such fans?
- The fruits, commonly known as feijoas, will ripen outside during warmer summers, however if you live in a colder region then you might want to grow yours under glass to ensure your plant sets fruit.
- With a shrubby habit and growing to just a metre or two in height and spread, you can easily grow your pineapple guava plant in any bed or border, and it will even do well in a large patio pot.
- Did you know? The pineapple guava has many names, including quirina, guavasteen and fig guava.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Pineapple Guava grows very well in a pot, and doing so allows you to move it to a sheltered spot if temperatures fall below -5°C.
How big does it get?
The Pineapple Guava Plant typically grows to a mature height of 2 to 3 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Pineapple Guava Plant requires full sun, needing at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily to produce the best fruit.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The Pineapple Guava Plant prefers fertile, well-draining, slightly acidic soil, and the roots should be protected with a 5 cm layer of mulch if temperatures drop below -5°C.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Pineapple Guava Plant | Feijoa sellowiana needs regular watering to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, providing about 2.5 centimetres per week.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the Pineapple Guava Plant | Feijoa sellowiana benefits from annual pruning to maintain health and shape.
How hardy is this plant?
The pineapple guava is borderline hardy (RHS H3), withstanding temperatures down to -5°C. It thrives outdoors year-round in mild coastal areas and southern England, but in colder inland or northern parts of the UK, it should be grown in a container and moved to a frost-free location for the winter.
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Mike’s our guy when it comes to growing soft fruits. He’s our grape guru. Our gooseberry genius. Our blueberry boffin. What Mike doesn’t know about soft fruits? Well, it simply isn’t worth knowing. Having traversed the world from Australia to Northern Ireland – and even undertaking a horticultural stint in Sweden – Mike combines his enthusiasm, technical expertise, state-of-the-art facilities and favourable climatic conditions of the Cotswolds to grow only the very juiciest, sweetest soft fruits.
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