Ugni molinae
Chilean guava, Chilean myrtle, Murtillo, Uni, Strawberry myrtle
Also known as Myrtus ugni, Eugenia ugni
- Height × spread
- 2m × 2m
- Position
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Average winter to - 10C (RHS H4)
- Flowers
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
Availability
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About this plant
This unusual and rather charming shrub is dense foliage and has an erect habit of growth. The leaves are small and leathery, coloured a glossy dark green and are held in pairs. The flowers are produced individually in late summer or early autumn and take the form of nodding pink bells. These are followed by aromatic reddish brown berries that are said to taste delicious. This is a useful shrub for mundane use as a hedge, or to provide a pleasing counterpoint to lively planting. It should be given a position away from cold winds in a sunny or partially shaded position.
- Flower colour
- Pink
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Stem colour
- Green, Purple
- Fruit colour
- Red
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- Yes, herbal-balm
- Shape
- Bell
- Height
- 2m
- Spread
- 2m
- Season of interest
- Summer, Autumn
- Flowers in
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun, likes part shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil
- Hardiness
- Average winter to - 10C (RHS H4)
- Borders & containers
- Borders and containers
- Use for
- Hedge, Structural, Bird attraction
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed young plants with slow release fertiliser
Spread a slow release fertiliser around the base of the plant to the edge of the foliage spread, so that it can feed the roots. It is helpful for this to be applied for several years.
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost until the plant becomes well established.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water to keep the soil moist
For best results, this plant needs soil that is always moist. Water deeply and regularly as soon as soil appears dry. Even for established plants in the ground, a dry week can cause problems with some soils. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather. Or install an automatic irrigation system which will do the hard work for you, even when you are away on holiday.
Without regular watering some plants never fully regain their beauty.
Planting & general
Outdoor planting · Planting
Add root growth stimulant to the planting hole
Mycorrhizal fungi helps roots establish quickly, so they absorb water and nutrients more efficiently. It comes as a powder, granule or gel. Add to the planting hole or container, and to the plant's rootball before planting in the hole. For "bareroot" plants use a gel.
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