Myrtus ugni 'Flambeau' (Flambeau Chilean Guava)
Botanical Information
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | Myrtus |
| Species | ugni |
| Cultivar | 'Flambeau' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | The species is native to Chile and Argentina. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9a - 9b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 9a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -5 to 1 |
| Temperature (°F) | 23 to 34 |
| Height | 1 - 1.5 m |
| Spread | 1 - 1.5 m |
| Flowering Period | July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This evergreen shrub bears soft green leaves that transition to a pale pink near the ends of the shoots. The foliage is small and ovate, looking quite delicate. |
| Shape | Bushy. |
| Landscape | Specimen, flower borders or beds. |
| Propagation | Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings taken in summer with bottom heat. |
| Cultivation | Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in a sunny position sheltered from cold, drying winds. |
| Pests | No notable pests or diseases. |
| Notable Specimens | Hestercombe Gardens, Taunton, England. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Photographs
Myrtus ugni 'Flambeau', leaf. Hestercombe Gardens, Taunton, England.
