A firm-fruited feijoa with rich, aromatic, sweet-tart flesh, on a hardy grey-leafed evergreen shrub good for hedging. Crops best with a second variety such as Unique and bears showy edible red-and-white flowers in spring.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 3 m H × 2.5 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Triumph Feijoa
Botanically, Acca sellowiana 'Triumph' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Myrtaceae family. It reaches around 3 m tall and 2.5 m wide at maturity, with evergreen and silver-grey foliage. White and red flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Triumph Feijoa
Triumph Feijoa suits warm-temperate, subtropical and cool-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Triumph Feijoa does best in free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool. For a screen, space plants about 1.5 m apart.
Watering & feeding
Triumph Feijoa does best with regular, moderate watering. A light spring feed is usually enough to maintain steady growth. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Prune Triumph Feijoa after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. Expect a low maintenance care workload once it is established.
Using Triumph Feijoa in the garden
Triumph Feijoa earns its place for edible harvests, a feature or specimen planting and a fast screen or informal hedge.
Companion planting & design
For easier irrigation and care, group Triumph Feijoa with species that also favour regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Leave enough room for the mature spread so neighbouring plants are not crowded out.
Buying Triumph Feijoa
Plant Sale lists Triumph Feijoa as potted plants and advanced specimens. Catalogue forms are planning guidance until the Plant Sale team confirms live availability.
