Ugni Molinae 'Bella Berry' / Chilean Guava In 2L Pot, A Favourite Fruit Of Queen Victoria
Price:
£14.99
Write a Review
Write a Review
Ugni Molinae 'Bella Berry' / Chilean Guava In 2L Pot, A Favourite Fruit Of Queen Victoria
Fast & Free Delivery To The UK & Ireland
Key Information:
Foilage
Evergreen
Mature Height
1-1.5m
Mature Spread
0.5-0.1m
Hardiness
H4 (-10 to -5°C)
Soil Type
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Product Description
Ugni Molinae 'Bella Berry' In 2L Pot, A Favourite Fruit Of Queen Victoria
Ugni molinae ‘Bella Berry’, commonly known as Chilean guava or New Zealand cranberry, is a compact evergreen shrub grown for its attractive foliage, delicate flowers and small, intensely flavoured berries.
- Habit: Dense, bushy and naturally compact, making it suitable for borders, containers and smaller gardens.
- Leaves: Small, glossy, dark-green leaves that remain evergreen in mild climates. They have a pleasant aromatic scent when crushed.
- Flowers: Small, pretty white to pale pink flowers appear in late spring or early summer, often with prominent stamens.
- Fruit: The main attraction is its small, round red to deep-purple berries, which ripen in autumn. They have a distinctive sweet, aromatic flavour often described as a mixture of strawberry, cranberry and pineapple.
- Growing conditions: Prefers a sheltered position with sun or partial shade and fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It appreciates protection from strong, cold winds.
- Hardiness: Reasonably hardy once established but benefits from shelter in colder or exposed parts of the UK.
- Size: Typically forms a shrub around 1–1.5 m tall and wide, although size depends on conditions and pruning.
- Wildlife: Its flowers are attractive to pollinating insects, while the berries can be enjoyed by birds.
‘Bella Berry’ is particularly appealing as an edible ornamental shrub: it combines year-round evergreen foliage with attractive flowers and unusual, highly aromatic fruit. The berries can be eaten fresh or used for desserts, preserves, jellies and sauces.
Quantity Discount
Buy 2 = 5%
Buy 3 = 10%
Buy 4 = 15%
Mix & Match
