Variegated Myrtle Plant

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Myrtle, Variegated –Plant grown in 4 inch pot
Myrtus communis variegata
Myrtle, Variegated – Myrtus communis variegata is a particularly attractive myrtle. It has brightly variegated leaves marbled with rich cream and occasionally a hint of pink.

Fragrant leaves and small starry white flowers. Requires well drained soil in a very sheltered position, preferably against a south facing wall. The perfumery trade uses oil from Myrtles.
Myrtle prefers to be grown in well drained fertile soil in full sunlight. If you have mild winters then you can plant your myrtle in the ground, but preferably plant it against a south facing wall. If you don't have a south facing position available, then plant your myrtle in a tub that can be moved indoors or taken into a green house to protect your myrtle from frost and harsh weather.
The wood is used for making walking sticks and for turning various wooden items including drinking cups and bowls. Because of the wonderful grain it is also used to make items of furniture and musical instruments.

Myrtle's twiggy growth makes excellent kindling for fires and adds a nice smokey flavour to food when sprinkled on barbecues.

The leaves make a useful addition to homemade pot pourri, although long term storage of myrtle leaves can see their deep green colour fade to a pale greeny yellow if not stored out of direct sunlight.

Its roots and bark are also used in the tanning of leather.
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11