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Myrtus Microphylla (8L) Small-Leaf Myrtle

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Quick Guide

  • Dense, evergreen foliage
  • Fragrant white flowers in summer
  • Attractive to bees and butterflies
  • Ideal for hedges and topiary
  • Thrives in full sun to partial shade

Myrtus microphylla, or Small-Leaf Myrtle, is a highly ornamental evergreen shrub known for its dense, glossy green foliage and the delightful fragrance of its white summer blooms. This compact variety is perfect for creating structured elements in the garden, such as low hedges or topiary forms, providing year-round interest and texture.

Adaptable to a range of conditions, Myrtus microphylla flourishes in both full sun and partial shade, making it a versatile choice for different garden aspects. It's particularly noted for its resilience and ease of care, requiring minimal maintenance once established. The fragrant flowers not only add visual appeal but also attract bees and butterflies, enhancing biodiversity in your outdoor space.

Planting Guide

Myrtus microphylla is straightforward to grow, preferring well-drained soil and a position in full sun to partial shade to thrive. Regular watering is important during dry spells, especially in the first few years to establish a strong root system. Pruning can be carried out in early spring to maintain shape and promote bushy growth. This shrub is generally pest and disease-free, contributing to its appeal as a low-maintenance garden addition.

  • EAN code
    010668
  • Ultimate Height
    150cm (4.92Ft)
  • Ultimate Spread
    120cm(47.2In)
  • Flower Colour
    White
  • Foliage Colour
    Burgandy and red with cream edge
  • Scent
    Slight
  • Sunlight
    Full Sun
  • Care Guide
    Easy
  • Growth Rate
    Moderate
  • Drought Tolerant
    No
  • Award of Garden Merit
    Yes
  • Bee Friendly
    Yes
  • Pet Friendly
    Yes
  • Child Friendly
    Yes
  • Soil PH
    Neutral
  • Pot Size Litre
    2
  • Approximate Height
    25cm (9.8In)

Delivery Areas

We deliver within the M25 area of London. For deliveries of Pots & Planters outside this zone, we may be able to help on a case-by-case basis — please contact our sales team at [email protected]. You are also welcome to visit our garden centre in Kentish Town, where our team will be happy to help in person.

Delivery Costs & Delivery Day

Delivery charges are based on postcode zone within the M25. Enter your postcode at the top of this page to see your zone and cost, or check at checkout. You can also select your preferred delivery day at checkout.

Delivery Timeframes

We aim to deliver orders within 2–4 working days. During peak seasons, such as Christmas, delivery times may vary slightly due to increased demand. We will keep you informed at every stage.

Third-Party Couriers

For London postcodes outside a 5-mile radius of our Kentish Town garden centre, we may occasionally use a third-party courier for delivery. In these cases, we try our best to still deliver the items in the requested delivery time slot but please be aware that occasionally this may not always be possible and is out of our control.

Click & Collect

We encourage you to collect from our garden centre in Kentish Town — it saves on delivery costs and gives you the chance to see our full range of plants and products in person.

All Click & Collect orders must be collected within 7 days of being ready, unless a later date has been arranged with us in advance. If an order is not collected within this time, it will be cancelled and a refund issued.

Returns Policy

If you need to return an item, please contact us within 14 days of receipt to arrange a return or exchange. Products must be in their original condition and packaging. Plants may be non-refundable unless they arrive damaged or defective.

Items bought in-store or collected can be returned directly at the garden centre. If you would like us to collect a return and it is in good condition (e.g. you have changed your mind), it must be in its original condition, and the same delivery cost will apply for the return.

Plants marked as reduced for end-of-season clearance are non-refundable, as they are sold specifically to clear stock. This does not apply to special offers or multibuy promotions, which are eligible for returns as per our standard terms.

Questions about delivery or returns? Email [email protected] or call +44 (0) 20 7284 4999.

Located in Kentish Town, London, Boma garden centre is proud of its vision to transform the city into an urban paradise. The garden centre has created a plant lover's paradise, a place where you can relax, unwind and de-stress among the foliage and flowers. The Webshop makes it easier to order online if you can't get to the garden centre, with nationwide delivery. But we encourage plant lovers to pop in for a visit and chat with the team. 

 

 

Creating an urban paradise

Our dream is to transform urban living into a plant lovers' paradise. Making our neighbourhoods a wonderful place is good for our wellbeing and more friendly to the environment. A shared vision that gets us out of bed in the morning.

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Our team of horticulturists planned our garden centre to show plants in their natural habitat, with inspirational displays. Looking for plants is like taking a walk in a botanical sanctuary.
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It so happens we stock some fabulous plants

Our garden centre specialises in rare specimen plants beyond the common garden varieties. We also stock everything you need to cultivate your dream garden, home and office, with the largest range of plants, pots and containers in North London. Apparently, visitors consider us  The gardener's garden centre.

 

Buy Myrtus Microphylla (8L) Small-Leaf Myrtle at The Boma Garden Centre in Kentish Town, London. Visit our garden centre in London and check our wide range of plants & gardening products. We also offer many other  products in our webshop. We look forward to seeing you soon!