Overview

Myrteola nummularia is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Myrteola, part of the Myrtaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Myrteola nummularia grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include architectural, city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens, low maintenance and flower borders and beds.

About

Myrteola nummularia, commonly known as cranberry myrtle, is a bushy evergreen shrub from the Myrtaceae family. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and tolerates a range of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with pH levels from acid to alkaline. This hardy plant (H6) suits various garden settings such as coastal, city, cottage, and wildlife gardens, as well as patios and containers. It is best planted in well-drained soil and requires watering during establishment. Interest is mainly in spring and summer, and propagation is by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or hardwood cuttings in January with bottom heat.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Myrteola

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Myrteola nummularia size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Architectural, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Myrteola nummularia

Propagation

Semi-ripe cuttings in late summer, Hardwood cuttings in January with bottom heat

Pest resistance

Scale insects, Holly leaf miner, Aphids

Disease resistance

Holly leaf blight, Phytophthora root rot, Honey fungus

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