Myrtus tarentina

Myrtus tarentinaTarentina is a dense, evergreen shrub of a smaller stature. Its foliage is composed of petite leaves that are both aromatic and of a glossy, dark green colour. The leaves are small and only reach around 2 3 cm in length. White and pink buds develop and explode into dainty white flowers with touches of pink. The flowers are mostly without a scent and are followed in autumn months by small white berries that are spherical in shape. Tolerates most soils

red flowers that show in the Summer months

for a pest resistant plant that’s manageable in any size space

Keep plants well watered

will even put up with urban pollution

Drier spells should see the plant being watered regularly

Plant them in sun near coastal areas

chocolatey bronze coloured foliage which can be slightly tinged with deep purple

which lend a striking appearance in gardens and landscapes alike

Deadhead regularly particularly during hot

the foliage will more uniformly change colour to a deep-crimson red before falling off in preparation for the winter months

northern Africa and western Asia

The shrubs will eventually turn leafless once they mature