Myrtus ugni
'Flambeau'
Flambeau Chilean Guava
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 |
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. |