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    UGNI molinae 'Flambeau'
    UGNI molinae 'Flambeau'
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    UGNI molinae 'Flambeau'

    Commonly known as Chilean guava, Murtillo

    Variegated leaves tinged with pink. An attractive plant especially when the berries are also present
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    2 to 3 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available Early Spring 2026
    £16.50 each 
    MULTIBUY SAVING
    Any 3+ for £14.00 each
    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.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
    • Good to know
      Flowers and delicious fruit as the species. Attractive to insects
    • Pests & Diseases
      None.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin.
    • Evergreen
      Glossy, leaves to 3.5cm (1½in) long.
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
    • 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
      Borderline
    • Gold variegated
      Flushed pink when young
    • Entire
    • Elliptic
    • Ovate
    • Height
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Spread
      1m (39in)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Slow-growing, dense, upright shrub. Nodding flowers to 1cm (½in) across from the leaf axils followed by aromatic, edible berries.
    • 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)
      Borderline
    • Scented flowers
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Benefits from a winter mulch
    • Full sun
      shelter from colds 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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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    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
    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
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    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.
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    10m²
    £15.50
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