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MYRTUS communis
Commonly known as Common myrtle
Pure white scented flowers
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EvergreenGlossy, dark-green leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
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Height3m (10ft) -
Spread3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubUpright, bushy shrub, arching with age. Produces solitary 5-petalled flowers 2cm (¾in) across with conspicuous stamens, followed by purple-black berries 1cm (½in) long.
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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 cold, drying winds.
MYRTUS communis
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.
Good to knowWildlife plant - insects.
Medicinal propertiesContains a substance which has an antibiotic action and is used to treat chest complaints.
Pests & DiseasesTrouble free.
Place of originMediterranean.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeSingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf shape
Ovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 6Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
RHS group 9 & 11 -
Scented PlantsScented flowersScented foliage
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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WildlifeButterfly friendly
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Myrtus - Growing Guide
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Buy Varieties of MYRTUS communis
MYRTUS communis subsp. tarentina
Tarentum myrtle
a compact rounded bush with needle-like leaves and creamy-white scented flower
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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.
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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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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