Overview
Myrtus communis 'Cascade' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Myrtus, part of the Myrtaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Myrtus communis 'Cascade' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, mediterranean climate plants, low maintenance, flower borders and beds, hedging and screens and wall side borders.
About
Myrtus communis 'Cascade' is a bushy evergreen shrub cultivar of the Myrtus genus, known for its fragrant, leathery foliage. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with fertile, well-drained soil that can be chalk, loam, or sand with a range of pH levels. Suitable for south- or west-facing aspects, it is hardy to UK zone H4 and is ideal for city gardens, coastal areas, and informal cottage-style borders. It flowers in spring and summer, producing the characteristic bowl-shaped white flowers of the genus.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Myrtus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Myrtus communis 'Cascade' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds, Hedging and screens, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Myrtus communis 'Cascade'
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Myrtus communis 'Cascade'?
Myrtus communis 'Cascade' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Myrtus communis 'Cascade' need?
Myrtus communis 'Cascade' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Myrtus communis 'Cascade' hardy in the UK?
Myrtus communis 'Cascade' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Myrtus communis 'Cascade'?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings in late summer.
More in the Myrtus genus
- Myrtus communis 'Flore Pleno' (d)
- Myrtus communis 'Mingo'PBR
- Myrtus communis subsp. tarentina 'Granada'
- Myrtus communis subsp. tarentina 'Variegata' (v)
- Myrtus comoolii