{"product_id":"myrtus-taratena-3-litre-pot","title":"Myrtus Tarentina 3 Litre Pot","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1qf95lq\" data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"379\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"379\"\u003eMyrtus communis subsp. tarentina – Dwarf Myrtle for Fragrance and Year-Round Elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"717\"\u003eMyrtus communis subsp. \u003cstrong data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"417\"\u003etarentina\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as Dwarf Myrtle or Tarentine Myrtle, is a beautiful compact evergreen shrub, prized for its neat habit, aromatic foliage, and masses of delicate white flowers. Smaller and denser than the common Myrtle, it is perfect for adding year-round structure to gardens where space is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003eIts small, glossy dark green leaves release a delightful aromatic fragrance when brushed or crushed, making it an excellent choice for sensory, Mediterranean, and courtyard gardens. Throughout summer, the shrub is covered with elegant white flowers, each adorned with a spray of prominent golden stamens that attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003eAs autumn approaches, the flowers are followed by decorative blue-black berries, providing additional seasonal interest and attracting birds to the garden. The naturally compact and bushy growth makes it ideal for low hedging, topiary, specimen planting, and patio containers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003eThriving in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil, Tarentine Myrtle is well suited to sheltered gardens and coastal locations. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires very little maintenance, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance Mediterranean-style planting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003eIts elegant form, fragrant foliage, and long season of interest make Myrtus tarentina one of the finest evergreen shrubs for formal and informal gardens alike.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003e \u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1m1v50\" data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003eSeasonal Beauty \u0026amp; Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ch3 data-section-id=\"kgb7rr\" data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003eSpring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1929\"\u003eFresh aromatic evergreen foliage produces neat, dense growth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 data-section-id=\"nsdb2v\" data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003eSummer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003eMasses of fragrant white flowers bloom above the glossy foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 data-section-id=\"lxfr74\" data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2026\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2026\"\u003eAutumn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003eDecorative blue-black berries develop, adding seasonal colour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1scsrhx\" data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003eWinter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003eThe evergreen foliage provides year-round structure and interest.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2176\"\u003e \u003ch2 data-section-id=\"ekml3v\" data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003eWhy Grow Myrtus tarentina?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2453\"\u003e✔ Glossy aromatic evergreen foliage\u003cbr data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2251\"\u003e✔ Beautiful fragrant white summer flowers\u003cbr data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003e✔ Attractive blue-black autumn berries\u003cbr data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003e✔ Compact habit ideal for smaller gardens\u003cbr data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2380\"\u003e✔ Excellent for hedging and topiary\u003cbr data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2418\"\u003e✔ Drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"2455\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003e \u003ch2 data-section-id=\"rtzfbh\" data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2478\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2478\"\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2619\"\u003e \u003cli data-section-id=\"lxj39t\" data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2503\"\u003eMediterranean gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-section-id=\"4wyqq9\" data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2523\"\u003eCourtyard gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-section-id=\"azt965\" data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2547\"\u003eLow evergreen hedging\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-section-id=\"1ijvzgf\" data-start=\"2548\" data-end=\"2566\"\u003ePatio containers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-section-id=\"5hn3on\" data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2584\"\u003eCoastal gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-section-id=\"8evrza\" data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2619\"\u003eFormal and contemporary planting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2624\"\u003e \u003ch2 data-section-id=\"tv5n4b\" data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2654\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2654\"\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; 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