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Myrtus Communis Plant - 3Ltr Pot

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Myrtus communis – 3Ltr Pot


Myrtus communis, or common myrtle, is a beautiful evergreen shrub known for its aromatic foliage and profusion of delicate white summer flowers. With its elegant form and multi-season interest, it is an excellent choice for sunny, sheltered gardens.

Key Features

  • Evergreen foliage with glossy, aromatic leaves for year-round appeal

  • Produces masses of delicate white flowers in mid to late summer

  • Followed by attractive purplish-black berries, extending seasonal interest

  • Awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM) for reliability and performance

  • Thrives in full sun and is ideal for warm, sheltered garden spots

  • Compact, upright habit makes it perfect for borders, courtyard gardens or containers

Product Description

Myrtus communis is a refined and highly ornamental shrub that brings both beauty and fragrance to the garden. Its neat, glossy dark green leaves release a soft aromatic scent when brushed, adding sensory appeal to pathways, seating areas or patios. Through mid to late summer, it bursts into bloom with masses of white flowers, each adorned with fine white stamens that add lightness and texture.

Following the flowers, the plant produces purplish-black berries that linger into autumn, providing extra interest and subtle colour. With its upright, bushy habit and attractive evergreen structure, common myrtle is ideally suited to Mediterranean-style planting schemes, formal borders or elegant container displays.

This plant performs best in full sun within a sheltered position, thriving in well-drained soils including chalk, loam and sand. Its calm, refined presence makes it a superb choice for gardeners seeking a versatile shrub with long-lasting charm.

Specifications

  • Botanical name: Myrtus communis

  • Common name: Common myrtle

  • Awards: RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)

  • Plant type: Evergreen shrub

  • Ultimate height: 2.5–4m

  • Ultimate spread: 1.5–2.5m

  • Time to maturity: 10–20 years

  • Foliage: Aromatic, glossy dark green leaves

  • Flowers: White flowers with tufted stamens in mid to late summer

  • Berries: Purplish-black berries in autumn

  • Position: Full sun

  • Aspect: West- or south-facing

  • Soil type: Chalk, loam, sand

  • Soil pH: Acid, alkaline or neutral

  • Moisture: Moist but well-drained

  • Exposure: Sheltered

  • Hardiness: H4 (hardy through most of the UK)

Care Tips

  • Plant in a sunny, sheltered location to encourage strong flowering

  • Ensure soil is moist but well-drained to support healthy root growth

  • Mulch annually to conserve moisture and enrich the soil

  • Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a neat, bushy shape

  • Protect from harsh winter winds and frost in colder regions

  • Water regularly during establishment, especially in dry spells

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Bring timeless elegance and fragrance to your garden with Myrtus communis — a classic evergreen shrub offering year-round beauty and summer blooms. Ideal as a feature plant or a thoughtful gift for garden lovers.

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