This plant is a low spreading groundcover but not aggressive or invasive. You usually need two plants for cross pollination to get berries.
When to sow: Spring or autumn. Can take months to germinate. Sow in pots and keep dampish until you see then germinate. Separate when they are around 10-15cm tall into individual pots. When they are growing well transplant into the ground.
Plant Type: Low spreading groundcover
Uses: The apple flavoured berries appear in late January. Eat fresh or process into jam or pies.
Growing Conditions: Grows naturally on sand dunes and dry roadsides. Drought tolerant but foes best when regularly watered in summer. Full sun.
Pests and Diseases:
Special Qualities: edible berries
Seeds: 25 dried berries minimum. Each berry contains multiple seeds.