BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

A variegated selection of dwarf myrtle, with pretty grey-green leaves edged with cream and white. Masses of slightly fragrant white flowers appear on the branches in late summer. This myrtle is suitable for even the smallest of gardens and can also be grown very well in a large container or pot.

Features

• Common name: Variegated Dwarf Myrtle.
• Position: Sheltered in full sun.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Somewhat hardy. Myrtus communis subsp. tarentina 'Variegata' requires shelter from cold winter winds.
• Flowering Period: July - August.
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Slow
• Habit: Compact, rounded shrub.
• Height: up to 1.5 m (5 ft).
• Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft).
• Notes: This is a smaller plant than the better known Myrtus communis and makes a splendid addition to low mixed borders.
• Size: 3L containers