Key Features:

• Produces elegant bell-shaped flowers followed by decorative purple berries

• A long-lived climbing vine, perfect for fences, pergolas, trellises, and woodland gardens

• Thrives in light shade to filtered sunlight, making it suitable for garden edges and understory planting

• Attractive to birds and pollinators

• Non-GMO premium seed selection

Specifications

• Common Name: Purple Apple Berry

• Scientific Name: Billardiera longiflora

• Plant Type: Perennial Climbing Vine

• Growth Habit: Twining vine

• Mature Height: 6–15 ft depending on support

• Flowers: Bell-shaped, pale to deep violet tones

• Fruit: Purple ornamental berries

• Sunlight: Partial Shade to Dappled Sun

• Soil Type: Well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil

• Watering: Moderate; do not allow roots to sit in water

• Climate Zones: USDA Zones 7–10

• Planting Season: Spring or Early Fall

• Non-GMO: Yes

Planting Guide

1. Seed Preparation:
   Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting.

2. Sowing Depth:
   Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep in a quality seed-starting mix.

3. Germination Conditions:
   Maintain moist soil and place in a cool location. Germination may require cold stratification (refrigerate seeds wrapped in damp paper towel for 4–6 weeks if needed).

4. Germination Time:
   30–90 days depending on conditions.

5. Transplanting:
   Move seedlings carefully once they have 2–3 sets of true leaves. Provide climbing support early.

6. Care:
   Ideal for semi-shaded garden beds, woodland borders, and pergolas.