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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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Evergreenglossy, dark-green leaves to 3.5cm (1½in) long.
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White -
Height1.5m (5ft) -
Spread1m (39in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright shrub. Nodding flowers to 1cm (½in) across, sometimes tinged pink, are produced singly from the leaf axils, followed by aromatic berries 1cm (½in) across.
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Hardy - average winterHardy 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) -
Full sunshelter from colds winds in frosty areas. -
Partial shade
UGNI molinae
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.
Good to knowIntroduced into England by William Lobb in 1844. Became the favourite fruit of Queen Victoria. Attractive to insects. Exceptionally can grow to 3m (10ft)
Pests & DiseasesNone.
Place of originChile, western Argentina. -
HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Elliptic
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Ovate(see photos above) -
Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable 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.
RHS group 1 -
Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
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Ugni molinae - Growing Guide
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1.5m (5ft)
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Buy Varieties of UGNI molinae
UGNI molinae 'Butterball'
Chilean cranberry, Chilean guava
buttery-yellow foliage with pinky-orange tips when young. Small pink flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 3+ for £14.00 each
£16.00 each
UGNI molinae 'Flambeau'
Chilean guava, Murtillo
variegated leaves tinged with pink. An attractive plant especially when the berries are also present
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 3+ for £14.00 each
£16.00 each
Useful extras...
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.
3 options from £6.00
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)
2 options from £6.00
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™.
Only £7.50
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