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UGNI molinae
Commonly known as Chilean guava, Murtillo
(Myrtus ugni) - white flowers followed by delicious wine-red edible fruits
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Evergreenglossy, dark-green leaves to 3.5cm (1½in) long.
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White
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Height1.5m (5ft)
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Spread1m (39in)
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FruitPlants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright shrub. Nodding flowers to 1cm (½in) across, sometimes tinged pink, are produced singly from the leaf axils, followed by aromatic berries 1cm (½in) across.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
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Full sunshelter from colds winds in frosty areas.
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Partial shade
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.Good to knowBecame the favourite fruit of Queen Victoria. Attractive to insects. Exceptionally can grow to 3m (10ft)Pests & DiseasesNone.Place of originChile, western Argentina.
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a sheltered borderSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeElliptic
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Pruning groupPruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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WildlifeBee friendly
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Ugni molinae - Growing Guide
1.5m (5ft)
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Buy Varieties of UGNI molinae
UGNI molinae 'Butterball'
Chilean cranberry, Chilean guava
buttery-yellow foliage with pinky-orange tips when young. Small pink flowers
UGNI molinae 'Flambeau'
Chilean guava, Murtillo
variegated leaves tinged with pink. An attractive plant especially when the berries are also present
UGNI molinae 'KaPow'
Chilean guava, Murtillo
pale pink scented flowers followed by edible fruit in autumn, slightly larger than that of U. molinae.
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50