Myrtus communis

Myrtus communisMyrtus communis is an attractive medium sized evergreen shrub with small ovate green leaves that give off a pleasant aroma. In early summer, this bushy upright shrub begins to produce an abundance of small white flowers, the flower heads are around 2cm in width and provide a delightful contrast with the deep green leaves. In Autumn, the flowers are followed by purplish black berries that provide additional colour late in the year. A hardy variety, it

The plants blooms are positioned off a burgundy coloured stem

They grow best in partial shade and tolerate full shade but they do not particularly like full sun exposure

flowers clusters in shades of creamy white to light green bloom

Grow in well-drained fertile soil and keep in full sun

humus rich soil

deciduous shrub with an upright growing habit

As the name suggests

This cultivar is hardy

As the seasons progress into summer the colour is more pink

making this cupressus an ideal screen hedge

though these would make great trailing Begonias for hanging baskets

making them excellent border plants in the garden