Cultivation
Best grown in a container in ericaceous compost in full sun. Water regularly, particularly in dry periods. Protect fruit from birds with a net or bird scarer. Fertilise & mulch in spring. Does not require support. If grown in the ground, add a generous amount of well-rotted manure or garden compost into the soil before planting.
Suggested uses
Containers/Patio, Cottage/Informal, City, Flavouring food and drinks, Cake decoration, Add to salads, Hanging baskets
UK hardiness
H6
USDA zones
Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Sunset zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3, 1, 2, 3
WUCOLS
North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown