MYRTUS communis

Commonly known as Common myrtle

Pure white scented flowers

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Myrtus - Growing Guide

Estimated availability autumn 2020 - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

£14.50 each

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Any 3+ for £12.00 each

Estimated availability autumn 2020

2 to 3 Litre

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Evergreen - glossy, oval, dark-green leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
White
Height - 3m (10ft)
Spread - 3m (10ft)
Tall Shrub - upright, bushy shrub, arching with age. Produces solitary 5-petalled flowers 2cm (¾in) across with conspicuous stamens, followed by purple-black berries 1cm (½in) long.
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)
Full sun - shelter from cold, drying winds.
Additional Features - Berries - These plants have berries.
Good to know - wildlife plant - insects.
Medicinal properties - contains a substance which has an antibiotic action and is used to treat chest complaints.
Pests & Diseases - trouble free.
Place of origin - Mediterranean.
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Flower Shape - Single - Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Pruning group - Pruning group 6
Suitable 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 Plants - Scented flowers -
Scented foliage
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
Wildlife - Butterfly friendly -