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    UGNI molinae
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    UGNI molinae

    Commonly known as Chilean guava, Murtillo

    (Myrtus ugni) - white flowers followed by delicious wine-red edible fruits
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    2 to 3 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    £16.50 each 
    MULTIBUY SAVING
    Any 3+ for £14.00 each
    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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    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
    • Good to know
      Became the favourite fruit of Queen Victoria. Attractive to insects. Exceptionally can grow to 3m (10ft)
    • Pests & Diseases
      None.
    • Place of origin
      Chile, western Argentina. Introduced into England in 1844 by Cornish plant hunter William Lobb
    • Evergreen
      glossy, dark-green leaves to 3.5cm (1½in) long.
    • White
    • Border
      Suitable for a sheltered border
    • Coastal / windswept
      Slightly back from the sea with more shelter
    • Cottage garden
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
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    • Entire
    • Elliptic
    • Ovate
    • Height
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Spread
      1m (39in)
    • Fruit
      Plants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Upright shrub. Nodding flowers to 1cm (½in) across, sometimes tinged pink, are produced singly from the leaf axils, followed by aromatic berries 1cm (½in) across.
    • Zero Rated Item
      No VAT on this plant
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Hardy - average winter
      Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
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    • Scented flowers
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
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    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Benefits from a winter mulch
    • Full sun
      shelter from cold winds in frosty areas.
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      1.5m (5ft)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1m (39in)
       
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    Varieties

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    Pale pink scented flowers followed by edible fruit in autumn, slightly larger than that of U. molinae.
     
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    Vermin & Pest Control
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    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
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    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
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    2.5 kg
    £13.00
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    4.5 kg
    £25.00
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