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Myrtus communis 'Variegata'

Variegated Common Myrtle

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Description

This evergreen shrub is 6' x 5' wide. Leaves are glossy, dark green with white edges and are aromatic. It blooms with white sweet-scented flowers followed by bluish-black berries. Accepts full sun or partial shade. Well drained soil is essential.

 

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

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

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

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

In the fall, unless it is very hot outside, you can reduce your total watering time by 1/2.

Do not reduce run times, reduce the number of watering days.