{"product_id":"myrtus-communis-variegata","title":"Myrtus communis ‘Variegata’ - myrtle with variegated foliage and Mediterranean fragrance","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMyrtus communis ‘Variegata’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a decorative variety of the common myrtle, valued for its \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eintensely green leaves with white-cream edges\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, which give it an elegant and bright appearance throughout the year. This perennial Mediterranean plant emits a pleasant scent when the leaves are touched, and in summer it can produce \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewhite, star-shaped, fragrant flowers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, sometimes followed by bluish-black fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIts growth is compact and branched, making it ideal for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epots, window boxes, borders, or aromatic gardens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, as well as an indoor plant in well-lit spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical characteristics:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003ci\u003eMyrtus communis\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Variegata’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Myrtaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e perennial shrub, decorative and fragrant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e small, glossy, green-cream variegated, strongly scented\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e white, star-shaped, fragrant, appear in summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFruits:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e small, bluish-black (under good growing conditions)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing conditions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e direct sun or bright partial shade – variegation is more intense in good light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e prefers 15–28°C; does not tolerate frost (minimum 5°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e moderate – allow the soil to dry partially between waterings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e well-drained, slightly acidic or neutral; avoid heavy and compact soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e monthly, in spring and summer, with balanced fertilizer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e tolerates pruning to maintain shape and compactness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e✔️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdvantages and uses:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDecorative and fragrant foliage all year round\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHardy and easy to care for in a pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCan be shaped as a shrub or decorative bonsai\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUseful in Mediterranean gardens or fragrant settings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe variegated myrtle is a light- and warmth-loving plant, ideal for sunny terraces, greenhouses, or bright windowsills. It is recommended to overwinter it in frost-free spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: Myrtle leaves may show small imperfections or partially fall off during transport, but the plant will regenerate its foliage under optimal care conditions.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot diameter 12 cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight including pot approx. 30 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceramic pot is not included in the price.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floraria Secret Garden (SG)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54840180277574,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/C349BB16-3693-4C7E-9F41-978EC7218E01.jpg?v=1753271552","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-it\/products\/myrtus-communis-variegata","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}