Bushel and Berry expands collection with two non-berry plant introductions

Bushel and Berry, the collection of ornamental, edible plants for the home garden from Star Roses and Plants, is introducing two new plants for 2025: Brew-Tea-Ful Tea Camellia and Poppin’ Passion Passion Fruit.

These plants are the first non-berry additions to the collection. Bushel and Berry previously offered blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries. 

“We want to continue to offer a unique selection of easy-to-grow edible and ornamental plants to Bushel and Berry,” says Kristen Pullen, woody ornamental portfolio manager at Star Roses and Plants. “To do this, we decided to expand the brand outside of berries. These new varieties not only uphold the current brand promise but expand our offerings into the Deep South and West for a brand that can be stocked in low chill hour environments.”

Brew-Tea-Ful Tea Camellia is the first non-fruiting variety available from Bushel and Berry. This camellia produces three types of tea: green, black and blossom. Brew-Tea-Ful does especially well in warm climates and can be positioned as a unique evergreen hedge, and it performs best in Zones 7 to 9.

The container-friendly Poppin’ Passion Passion Fruit thrives in warm climates, with flowers that are a host for native pollinators. It performs best in Zones 9 to 11.