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Luma chequen - Myrte du Chili
Luma chequen - Myrte du Chili
Beautiful and vigorous young plant. Its height corresponds to the one announced.
Marie-Anne, 27/04/2022
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Luma chequen, also known as Molina or Myrtus chequen, is a Chilean myrtle that should not be confused with the Luma apiculata despite their many similarities. Luma chequen is a shrub of smaller size, but with faster growth, whose leaves are smaller and have a flavour and aroma curiously reminiscent of chewing gum. Very bushy, dense in foliage, it is covered, from late summer to autumn, with a fragrant cloud of small cream-white flowers with prominent stamens. Preferring the humidity and mildness of oceanic climates over the Mediterranean dryness, it makes a beautiful subject to be planted in a hedge in a mild climate, or in a large pot on a patio in a cold climate.
Luma chequen belongs to the myrtle family. It is a shrub that generally reaches 2m (6 ft 7 in) in height and about 1m (3 ft 4 in) in width in most climates. It is found in the wild in the forests of the central Andes, located between Chile and Argentina, up to 2000 m (6561 ft 8 in) altitude, often not far from rivers. In Europe, the most beautiful Chilean myrtles grow in Irish gardens. The growth of this Myrtle chequen is quite fast and its habit is naturally dense, branching and very bushy. The leaves, round to ovate, leathery, pointed, are very aromatic. They measure no more than 1.5 cm (0.6 in) long by 1 cm (0.4 in) wide, and are a shiny dark green colour. The shrub, very rich in nectar, blooms generously between late August and late September or early October. The small white flowers, pleasantly fragrant, are 1 to 2 cm (0.4 to 0.8 in) wide and have 5 petals. They open on a large cluster of prominent stamens. They are solitary, borne as inflorescences on a long stem and appear in the axils of the leaves, on the shoots of the same year. After pollination, small rounded, fleshy, edible, sweet and aromatic fruits form, becoming dark violet and shiny when ripe in autumn. They are sought after by certain birds. The bark of this Luma chequen, smooth and grey-brown, is less remarkable than that of its close relative, Luma apiculata.
Hardy to about -7°C (19.4 °F), tolerant of pruning, the Chilean myrtle chequen is an elegant orangery plant in cold climates. In a greenhouse or conservatory, it will make an extremely decorative grouping with a lemon tree, a Tibouchina or a mimosa, evoking landscapes with exotic charm and fragrance. In mild climates, it can be used as a hedge, in isolation, or even at the back of a bed, even on the edge of a woodland. It can be associated with shrubby ceanothus ('Italian Skyes', 'Concha', 'Puget Blue', 'Skylark'...), Leptospermum, or even red-flowering callistemons (Callistemon citrinus 'Splendens', Callistemon viminalis), large Grevillea.
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Myrtus chequen will thrive in a soil that is light, well-drained, and remains moist in summer. It can tolerate various types of soil, whether humus-rich, slightly rocky, or sandy, and it can tolerate slightly acidic, neutral, or even slightly alkaline soil. It can withstand coastal conditions. Plant it after the last frost or in September-October in warmer climates. It will thrive in full sun or partial shade. Under these conditions, it is hardy down to -7°C (it may lose its leaves at -6°C), and can live for many years. Provide winter protection by wrapping it in horticultural fleece in colder regions, and isolate it from the cold as much as possible. Place it in the warmest corner of the garden, against a south-facing wall in full sun. However, away from milder coastal regions, it will be necessary to grow it in a large pot and store it indoors during winter, in a bright but unheated area. To shape the plant, you can prune the stems in March-April or after flowering to encourage branching. Pruning is well tolerated.
Cultivation in pots:
Ensure good drainage at the bottom of a large pot. Use a lightweight substrate, enriched with leaf compost, and apply a slow-release fertilizer in late winter and autumn. Water generously in summer, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. The more you water, the more your myrtle will flower.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
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The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.