Ceylon Hill Gooseberry SEEDS Heirloom – Downy Myrtle – Rhodomyrtus tomentosa

Ceylon Hill Gooseberry – A stunning, hardy ornamental shrub that not only adds beauty to your garden but also produces delicious, edible berries. These unique berries offer a flavor reminiscent of blueberries but with a delightful twist—they’re larger, juicier, and have fewer seeds, making them perfect for fresh snacking or crafting flavorful jams. Ideal for subtropical and warm temperate climates, including regions of Australia with light frost, this versatile plant thrives in gardens or pots. While it takes about 2 years for the seedling to fruit, planting two shrubs together ensures a more abundant harvest. A must-have for food forest enthusiasts and berry lovers alike! “The Ceylon gooseberry boasts high amounts of antioxidants, polyphenols, and anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are known for their anti-inflammatory properties and can also reduce the risk of heart attacks.” (source: link)

The price is for 8 seeds.

Planting and growing tips: Start in a pot or tray to ensure success. Keep moist until the seeds sprout. Replant into individual pots when the seedlings got 2-3 leaves. Ceylon Hill Gooseberry is an easy-to-grow plant, that loves the sun or half-shade and not much watering. Replant into its final position or to a larger pot at the latest when you see some roots coming out of the pot’s bottom holes. The better the soil, the quicker and better it will grow. It doesn’t like to sit in water so a well-drained position is best. All our edibles grow happily and quickly in slightly raised garden beds.

Additional notes:

• The price is for eight seeds, coming from my plant, naturally grown in my permaculture food forest. Not to SA, NT, WA or Tasmania. No pickup for seeds unless you buy plants or cuttings, too.
• Do your own research before trying any new foods. Please also note our disclaimer in the footer of this page.