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Myrtus ugni

'Flambeau'


Flambeau Chilean Guava




Origin:  The species is native to Chile and Argentina.
Family
Myrtaceae
Genus
Myrtus
Species
ugni
Cultivar
'Flambeau'
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
USDA Hardiness Zone
9a - 9b
Canadian Hardiness Zone
9a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H3
Temperature (°C)
-5 to 1
Temperature (°F)
23 to 34
Height
1 - 1.5 m
Spread
1 - 1.5 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JulyAugust
General Description
This evergreen shrub bears soft green leaves that transition to a pale pink near the ends of the shoots. The foliage is small and ovate, looking quite delicate.
Landscape
Specimen, flower borders or beds.
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in a sunny position sheltered from cold, drying winds.
Shape
Bushy.
Pests
No notable pests or diseases.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Notable Specimens
Hestercombe Gardens, Taunton, England.
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings taken in summer with bottom heat.
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