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    UGNI
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    UGNI

    Commonly known as Chilean cranberry, Chilean guava

    Resist the temptation and wait until these berries are dark red in mid- to late autumn for a unique taste treat.

    Genus of 4 species of evergreen shrubs or trees found in forest and scrub in South America.

    The species usually found is the Chilean guava, valued for its piquant, dark red berries, used commercially as strawberry flavouring.

    The synonym myrtus ugni shows its similarity to myrtle.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
    • Good to know
      Produces edible berries.
    • Place of origin
      South America.
    • Evergreen
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • Tall Shrub
    • Tree

    Varieties
    UGNI candollei
    Chilean guava, Pink Chilean guava
    (syn. Myrtus candollei). White bell-shaped flowers followed by edible fruit.
     
    2 Litre
    £20.00
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    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    UGNI molinae
    (Myrtus ugni) - white flowers followed by delicious wine-red edible fruits
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £16.50
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    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    UGNI molinae 'Flambeau'
    Variegated leaves tinged with pink. An attractive plant especially when the berries are also present
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £16.50
    UGNI molinae 'KaPow'
    Chilean guava, Murtillo
    Pale pink scented flowers followed by edible fruit in autumn, slightly larger than that of U. molinae.
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £16.50
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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