Shrubs

Melianthus major

A half hardy, evergreen shrub with toothed blue-grey leaves. Height 1.5-3m. In cold areas the top growth dies back in winter, new shoots appear from the base in spring. Needs a sunny sheltered site in a well drained soil .

Common Name

Honey Bush

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Mitraria coccinea Lago Puyehue

A spreading evergreen shrub with small dark green leaves. Bright orange tubular flowers are borne all summer. Height 1m. Needs a fertile, lime-free soil in sun or partial shade, in a sheltered site.

Alternative Name

Mitraria coccinea from Lake Puyehue

Myrtus communis

An evergreen shrub with aromatic green leaves. Masses of white flowers are produced in summer, followed by purple-black berries. Height 2m. Needs a well drained soil in sun .

Common Name

Common Myrtle

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Myrtus communis tarentina

An evergreen shrub with aromatic green leaves. Masses of white flowers are borne in summer, followed by white berries. Height 1.2m. Prefers a well drained soil in sun .

Common Name

Tarentum Myrtle

Alternative Name

Myrtus communis Microphylla, Myrtus communis Nana

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Myrtus communis Variegata

An evergreen shrub with aromatic grey-green leaves edged creamy white. Masses of white flowers are borne in summer, followed by purple-black berries. Height 2m. Needs a well drained soil in sun.

Common Name

Variegated Common Myrtle

Alternative Name

Myrtus communis Tricolor