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Myrtus communis Variegata - Myrte panaché
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
It will vary according to where you live:
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.