Myrtus communis [variegated dwarf form]
Also Known As
- Dwarf Variegated Common Myrtle
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 4'-6'
- W: 3'-4'
planting zones
- 7a-9b
Myrtus communis [variegated dwarf form] plant details
Myrtus communis [variegated dwarf form] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Myrtus communis [variegated dwarf form]
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: myrtaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
- Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: cream blooms in summer
- Uses: houseplant, topiary
GROWING CONDITIONS for Myrtus communis [variegated dwarf form]
- USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Almost Eden
Gardening facts about Myrtus communis [variegated dwarf form] plant
How to Grow Myrtus communis [variegated dwarf form]
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- green
Flower Color
- cream
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 8'-10'
Width: 10'
- sun - mostly shade
- low
aka Myrtus luma 'Glanleam Gold', Gold Chilean Myrtle, Variegated Myrtle
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 8'-10'
Width: 3'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
aka Myrtus communis 'Compacta', Dwarf Myrtle
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
- even moisture - drought tolerant
aka Myrtus communis 'Andy Van Helvengen', Myrtus communis 'Andy's Hardy', Andy Van Myrtle
Plant Type
Shrub, Herb
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Myrtus communis 'Jenny Reitenbach', Myrtus communis 'Microphylla', Myrtus communis 'Narrow Leaf', Myrtus communis 'Tarantina', Myrtus communis 'Tarentina', Myrtus communus taurantinus, Dwarf Sweet Myrtle, Greek Narrow Leaf Myrtle, Microphylla Common Myrtle, Microphylla True Myrtle, Small Leaved Myrtle, Small Leaved Myrtle, Tarentina Myrtle
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
7b-11
Size
Height: 2'-6'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - low
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