Myrtle in terracotta pot
Myrtus communis, "Tarentinia"
Sacred to Aphrodite, Goddess of Love and associated with Gardens, Grace and Beauty. The Myrtle has tiny aromatic evergreen leaves and creamy white flowers followed by purple fruit. The myrtle comes in a terracotta pot & is ideal for a small garden or patio. A charming little gift for someone you love It is an emblem of love, laughter and joy. A really versatile herb. You can use it instead of Bay leaves or Rosemary.
Price: £27.50
Shipping: £7.50
Product Code: 00000039
Myrtle in terracotta pot
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Sacred to the Goddess of Love, Aphrodite. Together with her son Cupid she helped many lovers wishes come true. Roses, Poppies & Myrtle were her favourite plants, hence the tradition of roses on Valentine’s Day. Myrtle is proof of love to last for many years to come.
Myrtle is an evergreen bushy shrub with tiny scented dark green leaves. It bears fragrant white flowers from mid spring to early summer followed by little deep purple fruit. (not fully hardy)
It is am emblem of love, laughter and joy.A really versatile herb. You can use it instead of Bay leaves or Rosemary
A really versatile herb. You can use it instead of Bay leaves or Rosemary.
Needs full sun, fertile well-drained soil and a protected position.
Ideal in pots. It is not fully hardy and needs to be brought in in the cold months.
Approx height when sent 40cm
We are expecting a new shipment in mid July
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