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    Myrtus 'Redside'

    Also Known As

    • Myrtus x 'Redside'
    • Redside Myrtle

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 20"
    • W: 20"

    planting zones

    • 8b-10b

    Myrtus 'Redside' plant details

    Myrtus 'Redside' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Myrtus 'Redside'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: myrtaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 20 IN wide, 20 IN tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, hedge, red stems, topiary

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Myrtus 'Redside'

    USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: lean, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A Cistus introduction, a hybrid, between Myrtus communis 'Compacta' and M. communis 'Anne McDonald', showing compact growth, to only about 20” tall, with attractive, red-tinted stems and densely held leaves, also red-tinted on the undersides. Most useful for small hedges, specimens or topiary. Drought tolerant and free flowering in mid to late spring with white, 1/2 " flowers. Prefers well-drained, lean soil in full sun. Frost hardy in sun to about 15 °F, mid USDA zone 8.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Myrtus 'Redside' plant

    How to Grow Myrtus 'Redside'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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