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Myrtus communis 'Variegata'

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Common myrtle with white- variegated foliage; mediterrane. This plant grows to about 1,25 m. The flower colour is white. This plant is not hardy.The flowering period is May - July.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld

Common name : True myrtle

Family : Myrtaceae

© first picture : PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 2 : Arjan Laros, PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 3 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Leonardslee Garden

© picture 4 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Leonardslee Garden

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : shrub
soil type : claylike or chalky soil
planting place : needs a sunny place
habit/form : loose growing
water requirement : needs moderatly water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is evergreen
height approx : between 1 and 1.5 meter
width approx : between 50 and 75 cm
flower colour : white
leaf colour : variegated
fruit/seed colour : black
fruit / seed period : september - october
leaf shape : leaves are egg-shaped
leaf size : between 2 and 3 cm
edibility : the fruits are edible
scent : leaves scented lightly
flowering period : may - july
hardiness : not hardy