Xela's Garden

About this plant

Genus: Myrtus.

Species: Myrtus communis.

Planted 08.08 in Salamander pot, Vistabile
Bought 08.08 at Towersey Village Festival for £2

From mid- to late summer the branches of this upright, bushy, evergreen shrub are festooned with fragrant, white flowers, followed by purple-black berries. An excellent plant for a mixed or shrub border or for growing against a warm, sunny wall. Its glossy, dark-green edged golf-cream leaves and flowers give off a fragrant aroma when crushed. This plant will really brighten up a dull spot, particularly through winter.

Position: full sun
Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to August
Flower colour: white
Other features: cream edged foliage makes for a beight display all year roundHardiness: frost hardy
Garden care : Protect from cold, drying winds. Apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in early spring. Remove any unwanted growth in late spring