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Myrtus communis 'Variegata'

Variegated Common Myrtle

Plant photo of: Myrtus communis 'Variegata'
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Description

This evergreen shrub is 6' high and 5' wide with aromatic leaves. It blooms with white, sweet-scented flowers followed by bluish black berries. It can be grown in sun or partial shade; well drained soil is essential. 'Variegata' has white edged leaves.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green, Variegated

Bark Color

Brown

Fruit Color

Black, Blue, Purple

Fruit Season

Winter, Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences, Walkways

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Topiary, Medicinal

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.