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MYRTUS communis
Commonly known as Common myrtle
Pure white scented flowers
£15.00 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ for £13.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects. -
Medicinal properties
Contains a substance which has an antibiotic action and is used to treat chest complaints. -
Pests & Diseases
Trouble free. -
Place of origin
Mediterranean. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenGlossy, dark-green leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
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White
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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubUpright, bushy shrub, arching with age. Produces solitary 5-petalled flowers 2cm (¾in) across with conspicuous stamens, followed by purple-black berries 1cm (½in) long.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Scented flowers
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Scented foliage
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
3m (10ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Pruning group
Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Shelter from cold, drying winds.
Myrtus - Growing Guide
