Myrtus communis 'Variegata' (v)
myrtle 'Variegata'
A bushy, medium-sized, evergreen shrub with small, aromatic, dark green leaves with a neat, cream border. Scented white flowers, 2cm in width, appear from mid- to late summer into autumn, followed by purplish-black berries
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Cream Green Variegated | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Cream Green Variegated | ||
| Autumn | White | Cream Green Variegated | Black Purple | |
| Winter | Cream Green Variegated |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Myrtus are evergreen shrubs or small trees with aromatic, leathery leaves and solitary, bowl-shaped white flowers followed by fleshy, often edible berries
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil, sheltered from cold, dry winds. Requires a long, hot summer to produce flowers and fruits
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Garden edging
- Flower borders and beds
- Hedging and screens
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
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