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Add timeless beauty and fragrance to your garden with True Myrtle Seeds (Myrtus communis)—an evergreen shrub cherished for its aromatic leaves, delicate white flowers, and glossy dark-green foliage. Native to the Mediterranean, True Myrtle has been a symbol of love and peace for centuries and remains a favorite for ornamental landscaping and perfumery. It thrives in warm climates, grows well in containers, and makes an excellent hedge or border plant.
Fragrant Foliage & Flowers: Produces aromatic white blooms with a delightful scent.
Evergreen Beauty: Keeps lush green leaves year-round in mild climates.
Versatile Growth: Ideal for hedges, topiary, or decorative pots.
Drought-Tolerant: Once established, it thrives with minimal watering.
Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies to your garden.
Botanical Name: Myrtus communis
Common Name: True Myrtle, Common Myrtle
Seed Type: Non-GMO Evergreen Shrub Seeds
USDA Hardiness Zones: 8–11
Growth Habit: Dense evergreen shrub
Mature Height: 4–8 feet
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
Soil pH: 6.0–7.5
Watering Needs: Low to moderate once established
Germination Time: 30–60 days
Planting Depth: 1/8 inch (0.3 cm)
Planting Season: Spring or early summer
Temperature for Germination: 65–75°F (18–24°C)
Flowering Season: Late spring to early summer
Foliage Color: Deep green
Flower Color: White
Fruit: Small blue-black berries (non-toxic and aromatic)
Pollination: Self-pollinating
Uses: Ornamental hedges, container gardening, fragrance gardens, dried floral arrangements
Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting.
Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep in well-draining soil.
Maintain consistent moisture during germination.
Place pots in a warm, bright area with indirect sunlight.
Transplant seedlings outdoors once they have several true leaves.
Choose a sunny location with good air circulation.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain desired shape and density.
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