Overview
Myoporum parvifolium is a bushy, spreading branched shrubs in the genus Myoporum, part of the Scrophulariaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Myoporum parvifolium grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates chalk and loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, sub-tropical, low maintenance, flower borders and beds, garden edging and ground cover.
About
Myoporum parvifolium is a bushy, spreading branched shrub belonging to the genus Myoporum in the Scrophulariaceae family. This evergreen plant thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring south- or west-facing aspects, and tolerates both exposed and sheltered conditions. It grows well in chalk or loam soils with a range of pH levels, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, and can be used effectively as ground cover or in flower borders during spring and summer. Propagation is by semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer to early autumn.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Myoporum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Myoporum parvifolium size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy, Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Sub-tropical, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds, Garden edging, Ground cover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Myoporum parvifolium
- Propagation
- Semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer to early autumn
- Pest resistance
- Scale insects (may be susceptible when grown under glass)
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Myoporum parvifolium?
Myoporum parvifolium prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Myoporum parvifolium need?
Myoporum parvifolium grows best in chalk and loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Myoporum parvifolium hardy in the UK?
Myoporum parvifolium has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Myoporum parvifolium?
Semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer to early autumn.
