Feijoa sellowiana
Feijoa sellowiana
Feijoa sellowiana – Exotic Pineapple Guava for sale.
Bring exotic flavour and ornamental beauty to your garden with Feijoa sellowiana (Pineapple Guava), a remarkable evergreen shrub that combines stunning decorative flowers, aromatic foliage, and delicious tropical-tasting fruit in one exceptional plant. Feijoa for sale in the UK.
Key Features
- Edible exotic fruit: Produces unique, aromatic fruits with a sweet pineapple-guava flavour, perfect for fresh eating, smoothies, or preserves
- Ornamental flowers: Spectacular crimson and white flowers with prominent red stamens appear in early summer, creating a striking display while attracting pollinators
- Evergreen structure: Glossy green leaves with silvery-grey undersides provide year-round interest and architectural presence
- Dual-purpose planting: Functions beautifully as an ornamental specimen, informal hedge, or productive fruit shrub in borders and containers
- Hardy and adaptable: Surprisingly hardy in sheltered UK locations, tolerating temperatures down to -10°C once established, thriving in coastal and urban gardens
Growing Conditions
Feijoa sellowiana performs best in full sun with shelter from cold winds, in well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil. It typically reaches 2-3m tall with a similar spread, though can be pruned to maintain a compact form. For reliable fruiting, plant two varieties for cross-pollination, or choose self-fertile cultivars. Fruits ripen in autumn, typically October-November in the UK.
Why Choose Stoneybrook Nursery?
Our premium-grade Feijoa sellowiana plants are expertly cultivated to ensure strong root systems and vigorous, healthy growth. Each specimen is carefully inspected before dispatch, guaranteeing you receive top-quality stock that establishes quickly and delivers years of ornamental beauty and delicious harvests.
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Planting Instructions
Plant Feijoa sellowiana (Pineapple Guava) in full sun with shelter from cold winds. Use well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil and water thoroughly after planting. For the best fruit crop, grow with a compatible second plant where possible, and protect young plants from severe frost while they establish.
Size & Specification
An evergreen fruiting shrub that typically reaches around 2–3 metres tall with a similar spread. It can be pruned to maintain a more compact form and is suitable for specimen planting, informal hedging, borders and large containers.
Delivery & Dispatch
This is a living plant and should be unpacked promptly on arrival. Check the compost moisture, water if needed, and place the plant in a sheltered position while it settles. Keep the rootball from drying out before planting or moving the shrub into its final container.
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
The striking flowers, with crimson and white petals and prominent red stamens, can attract pollinating insects in early summer. The dense evergreen foliage provides year-round shelter and cover for small garden wildlife.