Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Fruit Seeds
- Plant Type Perennial Evergreen Shrub or Small Tree (Strawberry Tree / Arbutus)
- Germination Time 4–8 weeks
- Sowing Depth Surface sow (press in lightly, do not bury)
- Plant Spacing 3–5 m
- Sunlight Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type Well-drained, acidic to neutral soil; tolerates poor soils
- Watering Light to moderate watering; drought tolerant once established
- Ideal Temperature 5–30°C (hardy in USDA zones 8–10)
- Blooming Time Flowers and fruits about 3–5 years from seed; fruit ripens about a year after flowering
- Suitable For Gardens, hedges and large containers in mild climates
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Seeds need light to germinate, so do not bury them; growth is slow at first, and young plants need frost protection.