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Myrtle Communis

YviestevieYviestevie Posts: 7,066
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I quite fancy growing Myrtle against a south facing fence.  I know it is considered quite tender but I wondered if anyone had been successful in growing it in the ground and if they had any tips.

Hi from Kingswinford in the West Midlands

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  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445

    I had one for years but one of those very cold winters finished it off. (Peterborough) It wasn't in a protected site, trees around but no warm wall.



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • YviestevieYviestevie Posts: 7,066

    Thanks for the input Nut, I'm still undecided whether to risk it as the proposed site is in a very prominent position in the garden and I don't want to leave a hole if it fails.

    Hi from Kingswinford in the West Midlands
  • Invicta2Invicta2 Posts: 663

    I inherited one in the garden when I moved in to my present house in 2007. I live east of Manchester at about 400ft above sea level. Bush/tree is not against a wall or even south facing but is very sheltered by adjacent shrubs. Soil is a cold wet clay, so they are reasonably tough, I think cold east or north winds could be a their main problem.

  • YviestevieYviestevie Posts: 7,066

    Well I've bought one and planted it.  Will keep you posted how it fares.

    Hi from Kingswinford in the West Midlands
  • Paul B3Paul B3 Posts: 3,154

    Had one growing in an exposed Lincolnshire garden for many years ; tougher than you might think !

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