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Myrtus communis 'Variegata'

Common Name: Variegated Common Myrtle

Plant Family: Myrtaceae

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9 in stock

Size/Qty: 9 cm pots

Planting Style: evening twilight
Season of Interest: All year round
Position/ Situation: Sunny Border
Sun/ Shade: Sun
Flower Colour: White
Scent: Scented Leaves
Leaf Colour: Variegated
Height: large (up to 12 feet)
Evergreen: Yes
Soil Type: Heavy/Clay
Soil PH: No preference
Hardiness/minimum temperature: Hardy to minus 5 deg. C
Resistance to Honey Fungus: Resistant to Honey Fungus

Rounded, variegated, evergreen shrub with fragrant leaves. From July to August, scented, fluffy white flowers appear and are followed by black berries in autumn if it has been a long warm summer. Grow in a sunny spot sheltered from cold winds in well drained soil. Remove any unwanted growth in late spring.

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Mainland UK (Courier)	£8.50-£10	Local delivery Postcodes IP1-IP8 & CO10 (minimum order value applies please click here for details)	FREE
Seeds only (Royal Mail)	£2	Click & Collect from the nursery or from Plant Fairs (2 days notice required)	FREE
Northern Ireland, Highlands & Islands	From £10

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Unless otherwise indicated our plants are supplied in the following pot sizes according to category. Dimensions refer to either the pot diameter (cm) or volume (litre);

Exotics/Conservatory & House Plants, Succulents: mostly as young plants in 9cm or 1 litre pots
Hardy Perennials, Ferns and Grasses: 1 litre (approx 12cm diameter)
Herbs: 9cm
Hardy Shrubs and Climbers: 1.5 or 2 litre
Potted Bulbs: variable- please see "Size/Qty" on product information page
Dormant Bulbs, Tubers and Bare-root perennials come either bagged or wrapped without a pot

The exact size of plants will vary with the growing season and may be cut back in accordance with normal pruning regimes or to fit in the box if they are excessively tall

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