Pineapple Guava Plant | Feijoa sellowiana 'Triumph'
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Pineapple Guava Plant
Feijoa sellowiana 'Triumph'
- An evergreen plant with spectacular flowers - pink flushed white petals with a bright red burst of stamens
- Produces hard to find fruits with a taste described as a mixture of pineapple, guava and strawberry
- This Feijoa will ripen outside during warmer summers, but in colder regions greenhouse growing will ensure a good crop
- It will grow happily without much attention and will remain a manageable size for a small garden, or in a pot in a sunny spot
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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 'Triumph' 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 'Triumph' benefits from annual pruning to maintain health and shape.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Triumph' 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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