Overview
Ugni molinae 'Big Burning Pink' is a bushy fruit edible in the genus Ugni, part of the Myrtaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Ugni molinae 'Big Burning Pink' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, mediterranean climate plants, city and courtyard gardens, patio and container plants, wall side borders and flower borders and beds.
About
Ugni molinae 'Big Burning Pink' is an evergreen shrub cultivar within the Ugni genus, known for its bushy habit and thick foliage of small, oval, leathery leaves. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers a sheltered position with fertile, well-drained soil that can be chalk, clay, loam, or sand, accommodating a range of soil pH from acid to alkaline. Flowering occurs in spring and summer, producing cup-shaped flowers that develop into round, edible berries. Suitable for various garden settings, including cottage gardens, patios, and city courtyards, it is hardy to UK zone H3 and propagated by semi-ripe cuttings in summer with bottom heat.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Ugni
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Ugni molinae 'Big Burning Pink' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Fruit Edible, Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Wall side borders, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Ugni molinae 'Big Burning Pink'
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings taken in summer with bottom heat
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Ugni molinae 'Big Burning Pink'?
Ugni molinae 'Big Burning Pink' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Ugni molinae 'Big Burning Pink' need?
Ugni molinae 'Big Burning Pink' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Ugni molinae 'Big Burning Pink' hardy in the UK?
Ugni molinae 'Big Burning Pink' 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 Ugni molinae 'Big Burning Pink'?
Semi-ripe cuttings taken in summer with bottom heat.
