Myrtle
2L
£12.00
Myrtle
£12.00
Out of stock
Description
A dense evergreen shrub, reaching 5m high (25 cm per year) with fragrant leaves. The fruits, leaves, flower buds and the oil from buds/leaves are all edible, used as a flavouring. The oil is also used in perfumery, and the plant is used by bees. Likes a neutral or alkaline soil and full sun.
Likes a neutral or alkaline soil. Ideal for coastal gardens, as it tolerates sea winds and thrives in dry, sandy conditions once established.
| Key features | Edible, Fragrant, Evergreen, Fast growing, Medicinal, and Attracts pollinators |
|---|---|
| Hardiness | Hardy -10 to -5ºC |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Flowering | July, August, and September |
| Flower colour | White |
| Origin | Europe and Asia |
| Pollination | Self-fertile |
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