Purple Apple Berry / Climbing Blueberry - Billardiera macrantha (Garawang) seeds

Billardiera longiflora - Climbing Blueberry (Garawang)
A slender native creeper with edible purple berries and delicate tubular flowers.

Quick Facts

• Growth Habit: A twining creeper or groundcover that thrives in semi-shaded, cool, and moist areas.
• Flowers: Pale green tubular blooms from October to February.
• Fruit: Shiny oval-shaped purple berries, ripening and falling to the ground.
• Soil: Prefers well-draining soil in cooler, moist environments.
• Position: Grows best in semi-shade, tolerating trellis support or spreading as a groundcover.

Why Grow Billardiera longiflora?

The Climbing Blueberry is a stunning and versatile plant, perfect for native gardens or as a bush food crop. With its slender, twining stems, beautiful tubular flowers, and shiny purple berries, it adds a unique charm to any space. Whether grown on a trellis, as a groundcover, or in cooler forest gardens, this hardy creeper is both decorative and productive.

Bush Food Note

The fruits of Billardiera longiflora are both delicious and versatile:

• Harvesting: The berries are ready to eat when they naturally drop to the ground.
• Culinary Uses: Add to fruit salads, pies, and yeast-based bakery products for a sweet and unique flavour.
• Taste: A delightful addition to native-inspired dishes.

How to Grow

1. Sowing Instructions:

   • Sow seeds from early spring to summer.
   • Lightly cover the seeds with soil, ensuring they are not buried deeply.

2. Position:

   • Ideal for semi-shaded locations with cooler, moist conditions.
   • Suitable for trellises, fences, or as a matted groundcover.

3. Care Tips:

   • Water regularly during establishment; prefers consistent moisture.
   • Prune lightly to control shape and encourage growth.
   • Mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.

Uses in Your Garden

• Groundcover: Creates a dense, green carpet in shaded areas.
• Climber: Twines beautifully around trellises, fences, or supports.
• Ornamental Value: Pale green flowers and shiny purple berries add interest and texture.
• Bush Food Garden: A fantastic native edible for those cultivating sustainable food sources.

Germination Tips

• Timeframe: Seeds typically germinate within several weeks.
• Storage: Seeds retain viability for 1–2 years when stored at room temperature.
• Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist without waterlogging.
• Depth: Lightly cover seeds with soil to ensure they receive sufficient light for germination.

Order Now

Enhance your garden with the beauty and productivity of Billardiera longiflora. Its edible fruits, elegant flowers, and adaptable growth habit make it an ideal addition to native landscapes or bush food gardens.

Order your Climbing Blueberry seeds today and enjoy this versatile Australian native!