Ugni molinae
Chilean guava, Chilean myrtle, Murtillo, Uni, Strawberry myrtle
Also known as Myrtus ugni, Eugenia ugni
- Height × spread
- 2m – 2m × 2m – 2m
- Position
- Full sun
Availability
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About this plant
A popular plant that is quite widely grown in the warmer parts of the UK. It has even become naturalised in some areas of Ireland. The shrub is appealing with its small pendant globe-shaped flowers that are pink. These are followed by round berry fruits that are edible. They are used to make preserves in Chile. The fruit, appearing in autumn, has a pervasive and enticing fragrance. There are several cultivars now available, variegated forms that include pink tinted 'Flambeau'.
- Flower colour
- Pink
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Fruit colour
- Red
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- Yes, some varieties
- Shape
- Bell
- Height
- 2m – 2m
- Spread
- 2m – 2m
- Season of interest
- 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
- Winter hardiness
- Varies, some are not hardy
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- 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.
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