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    UGNI

    Commonly known as Chilean guava, Murtillo

    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
    • 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
    • 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
      Slow-growing, dense, upright shrub. Nodding flowers to 1cm (½in) across from the leaf axils followed by aromatic, edible berries
    • 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)
      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 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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    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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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Blood, Fish & Bone
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £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 - 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
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