Author Topic: Looking for a Guava 'Barbie pink' plant. (Read 7324 times)

Jackson · « **on:** January 21, 2017, 01:29:06 PM »

I have called some of the bigger nurseries but no one seems to have it.

Anyone know where I can buy one?

PM239 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 21, 2017, 08:33:50 PM »

A Natural Farm had them at one time. Maybe ECHO Nursery too.

bsbullie · « **Reply #2 on:** January 21, 2017, 09:12:24 PM »

Wrong forum, may get more responses in the buy/sell...maybe check Fruitscapes.

Jackson · « **Reply #3 on:** January 21, 2017, 09:42:54 PM »

Thanks, PM239. I have not called ECHO yet. I will check with them.

Rob - I was hoping people here who already have the plant might be able to share where they bought it.

bsbullie · « **Reply #4 on:** January 21, 2017, 09:48:42 PM »

Quote from: Jackson on January 21, 2017, 09:42:54 PM

Thanks, PM239. I have not called ECHO yet. I will check with them.

Rob - I was hoping people here who already have the plant might be able to share where they bought it.

Some people who sell may not visit or post in this forum so I would post in buy/sell too.

Fruitscapes is in Bokeelia on Pine Island, not that far from ECHO. I would check with both.

Kevin Jones · « **Reply #5 on:** January 21, 2017, 10:42:35 PM »

Here's an eBay link you might like...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Guava-Barbie-Pink-Psidium-guajava-LIVE-PLANT-/192075421268?hash=item2cb8965654

kj

Galka · « **Reply #6 on:** January 22, 2017, 01:58:07 AM »

Check this: http://www.justfruitsandexotics.com/JFE/product-category/fruit-trees/guava/

TREESNMORE · « **Reply #7 on:** January 22, 2017, 08:38:37 AM »

Barbie Pink was named after Billy Hopkins mother Hopkins Nursery sells wholesale and does shows. They can tell you where to get one close to you

Brev Grower · « **Reply #8 on:** January 22, 2017, 05:13:45 PM »

I have one that I don't like. You can come dig it out and bare root it and take it home with you...

E.

MarvelMango · « **Reply #9 on:** January 22, 2017, 05:18:14 PM »

I found mine in HD in North Fort Myers. It hasn't stopped fruiting since I bought it and the fruit are over a pound.

PM239 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 22, 2017, 05:55:43 PM »

Quote from: Brev Grower on January 22, 2017, 05:13:45 PM

I have one that I don't like. You can come dig it out and bare root it and take it home with you...
E.

Its my largest guava, and the only one that hasnt fruited yet.
I am sure it will, but hasnt yet, despite flowering several times.

Jackson · « **Reply #11 on:** January 23, 2017, 11:26:14 AM »

Thanks, to all of you for your suggestions. Fruitscapes has them for sale.

Brev Grower - Any particular reason you don't like the Barbie Pink Guava?

PM239 - How old is your plant? Is it a seed grown, cutting grown or grafted plant?

PM239 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 23, 2017, 12:00:42 PM »

Grafted, about 6' from Hopkins that a friend picked up for me.... Fruitscapes is a great place, i didnt think they carried it, or I wouldve suggested them!
Good Luck!

mangomongo · « **Reply #13 on:** January 23, 2017, 12:20:32 PM »

How is the fruit?

gnappi · « **Reply #14 on:** January 23, 2017, 10:31:16 PM »

I got my Barbie pink at Lowes last June, it's the first time I saw one.

JF · « **Reply #15 on:** January 23, 2017, 11:48:03 PM »

I got my Barbie at exotica and a very similar but larger called Hong Kong pink from Roge Meyer. they were both heavy bearers after two years but the taste was inconsistent somewhat sweet mushy and bland at times......strong fragrance, smell better than they taste. I'm down to two hybrids Jalisco rojo and Dolores. I'm going to try Sancti Spiritus and Aishwaira I'm hoping they do well here

Sancti Spiritus

Kevin Jones · « **Reply #16 on:** January 24, 2017, 02:03:39 PM »

Here are a few photos to illustrate the Barbie Pink Guava.
The ripe fruit has the smooth texture of a Bartlet Pear... with the taste of a mild Strawberry.
Very juicy too.

kj

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FruitFool · « **Reply #17 on:** January 24, 2017, 06:18:30 PM »

Looks good, almost seedless, KJ!

-FruitFool

JF · « **Reply #18 on:** January 25, 2017, 10:23:24 AM »

Barbie is mediocre fruit chooped it down along with Hong Kong pink for that reason but are great processing guavas.

There you see both on the left in the middle hybrid dessert guava Jalisco Rojo
Barbie and HkP were used for guava shells and marmalade because of their sizes

Kevin Jones · « **Reply #19 on:** January 26, 2017, 06:03:49 PM »

I agree that Barbie Pink is only so-so in the flavor department.
Very mild - but big!
Seems to bloom often too.

What is the best tasting Guava... in your opinion?

kj

MarvelMango · « **Reply #20 on:** January 26, 2017, 06:43:00 PM »

Quote from: Kevin Jones on January 26, 2017, 06:03:49 PM

I agree that Barbie Pink is only so-so in the flavor department.
Very mild - but big!
Seems to bloom often too.

What is the best tasting Guava... in your opinion?

kj

I think they have loads of flavor. they are just not very sweet. They are awsome for jams and jelly. I made two guava cobblers last week using only two fruit. Lots of flesh in the shell.

As far as one of the best i've ever had for eating out of hand was the variegated honey moon. Really good and sweet. But lots of seed.

JF · « **Reply #21 on:** January 26, 2017, 09:06:41 PM »

Quote from: MarvelMango on January 26, 2017, 06:43:00 PM

Quote from: Kevin Jones on January 26, 2017, 06:03:49 PM
I agree that Barbie Pink is only so-so in the flavor department.
Very mild - but big!
Seems to bloom often too.

What is the best tasting Guava... in your opinion?

kj

I think they have loads of flavor. they are just not very sweet. They are awsome for jams and jelly. I made two guava cobblers last week using only two fruit. Lots of flesh in the shell.

As far as one of the best i've ever had for eating out of hand was the variegated honey moon. Really good and sweet. But lots of seed.

It's consistently bland you'll find a few good ones here and there but overall strictly a processing guavas. If you want a dessert guava I have Jalisco rojo and Dolores. Both of these are early guavas so I am experimenting with Sancti Spiritus and Aishwaira hybrids from Cuba & India

PM239 · « **Reply #22 on:** January 29, 2017, 10:41:42 PM »

I have asked everywhere...
Any leads on how to purchase a Jalisco guava?

JF · « **Reply #23 on:** January 30, 2017, 01:07:30 PM »

Quote from: PM239 on January 29, 2017, 10:41:42 PM

I have asked everywhere...
Any leads on how to purchase a Jalisco guava?

Cuttings will be available in March.....practice on your rooting.

Brev Grower · « **Reply #24 on:** January 30, 2017, 04:48:27 PM »

Hey Jackson, I don't like the flavor of the Barbie Pink guava. As stated, it is blaaaaand and has only mild sweetness. Lots of seeds(like small pebbles) on top of that and it's a no - brainer. It's going when I get something else I want to plant. On the positive side - makes a good jam, grows and produces like crazy, and also seems to be a haven for lady bugs(and other bugs which the ladybird eats).
At least in my area 9b.
E.

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