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    UGNI
    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
    • 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 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 2026
    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
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    Available Early Spring 2026
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    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...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
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