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Myrtus communis Variegata

Myrtus communis Variegata
Myrtle

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An evergreen bush of Mediterranean origin with a dense habit, adorned with aromatic and bright foliage, which is variegated with green and light yellow. It flowers in the middle of summer, in the form of a multitude of small, white and delicate flowers, with protruding stamens. Hardy down to approximately -8°C (17.6°F), this variety is essential in a dry garden, in soil that is not too chalky.
Flower size
1 cm
Height at maturity
1.50 m
Spread at maturity
1.30 m
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -6°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to June
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Description

Myrtus communis 'Variegata' is a variety of common myrtle that is particularly interesting for its bright evergreen foliage, which is variegated with cream yellow. In terms of flowering, fruiting, and cultivation requirements, it is identical to the dark green myrtle of Mediterranean scrub vegetation. This bush blooms in the heart of summer, punctuating its vegetation with a multitude of small white flowers with protruding stamens, as light as snowflakes. Moderately hardy, this variety is perfect for creating the structure of a dry garden, both in hedges and shrub beds. In colder regions, it can be grown in containers as an orangery plant.

 

Myrtus communis 'Variegata' belongs to the Myrtaceae family. It is a variegated mutation of the common myrtle that is found in the wild at the edge of oak or pine forests, in scrub vegetation and rocky maquis, from the Mediterranean to Lebanon. It is a slow-growing bush with a naturally dense and bushy habit. It will reach a height of 1.5 to 1.75m (5 to 6ft), sometimes more, with a diameter of 1 to 1.5m (3 to 5ft). The ovate leaves with a pointed tip are remarkably aromatic. An essential oil is extracted from them, which is widely used in perfumery and aromatherapy. They are shiny on both sides and show a light green colour marginated with yellow to cream. The bush flowers generously from July to September, which is surprising for a plant from a dry climate. The small, solitary, 5-petal white flowers, 1cm (1in) wide, open on a large cluster of protruding stamens; they appear in the axils of the leaves, on the current year's shoots. They are followed in autumn by the formation of small ovoid and fleshy fruits, which are black-blue with a powdery hue. They are used in cooking or for making liqueurs.

Brighter than boxwood, free of diseases, adorned with a thousand adorable little flowers in summer, and fragrant, Myrtus communis 'Variegata' would undoubtedly be more widely used in small trimmed or informal hedges and in topiary art if it were a little hardier. It prefers partial shade and slightly acidic soils, tolerates long droughts once well rooted, and requires no special care. Myrtle tolerates pruning very well, in April or October, without compromising flowering. If its vegetation is damaged by a severe winter, it is capable of regenerating from the stump. It can be planted with dwarf pomegranates or flowering pomegranates, agapanthus, arborescent artemisias, and shrubby salvias (microphylla), in a colourful checkerboard or a small Mediterranean-inspired bed. It is easily grown in a large container, accompanying, for example, a four-season mimosa. In a hedge, on the edge of a grove or undergrowth, it can be planted alongside Mexican orange, the Laurel-leaved Rockrose (a large hardy rockrose at -15°C (5°F)), Narrow-leaved Phillyrea, or 'Argenteovariegata' Alaternus Buckthorn.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.50 m
Spread at maturity 1.30 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate slow

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time July to September
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 1 cm
Fragrance Fragrant
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Fruit colour black

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour variegated with yellow
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased
Foliage description Balanced, characteristic, mentholated and camphoraceous odour, both pungent and fruity.

Botanical data

Genus

Myrtus

Species

communis

Cultivar

Variegata

Family

Myrtaceae

Other common names

Myrtle

Origin

Mediterranean

Product reference172861

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Planting and care

It requires loose, light, well-drained and not too fertile soil, which is slightly acidic to neutral. A slightly limestone soil is tolerated if it is enriched with humus or compost. Plant it after the last frost in cooler regions, and in September-October in hot and dry climates. It will thrive in partial shade or even in shade in a hot climate. Avoid the scorching midday or afternoon sun that could damage its foliage. An adult specimen is hardy down to -7 or -8°C (19.4 or 17.6°F) at its peak; young specimens will need protection with a winter covering in case of severe frost. It can live for over a century, and is capable of regrowing from the stump when its branches have been affected by fire or frost. To shape it, you can prune the stems in March-April or after flowering to encourage the plant to branch out.

Pot cultivation:

Ensure good drainage at the bottom of the pot, which should be of large volume. Use a lightweight substrate, enriched with leaf compost, and apply a slow-release fertiliser in late winter and autumn. Water generously in summer, while allowing the potting soil to dry between waterings. The more you water, the more your Myrtle will bloom.

Planting period

Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to June

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Back of border, Container, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -6°C (USDA zone 9a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Soft, lightweight, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions If necessary, prune in late winter or autumn to shape your myrtle. This will not affect flowering.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April, October
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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