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Plant details
This is a South American shrub, and a good choice if you want something completely different because of its marvellous midsummer show of individual purple-red flowers with white edging. Growth is solid and bushy, with grey-green leaves. It isn't totally hardy, and needs the warmth of a sheltering wall with excellent drainage. It is also useful in coastal gardens because it tolerates salt, and can be grown as a protective hedge.
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Acca
Species: sellowiana
Plant type: Evergreen shrub
Flower colour: Pink
Foliage colour: Grey
Feature: Flowers
Sun exposure: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained/light
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Beginner
Height: 200cm
Spread: 250cm
Flowering period: June to August
Reader reviews
royduke
When should I prune this plant?
Lynne2
royduke .. Here in NZ we prune after fruiting in the winter. They fruit in warm areas in late summer/early autumn. They fruit at around 3 years old if in a temperate zone.
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