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Myrtus Ugni Seeds – Chilean Guava Shrub for Planting

Myrtus Ugni Seeds – Chilean Guava Shrub for Planting

$16.39 USD
$16.39 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Sow in well-drained seed mix

Lightly cover with 1–2 mm soil

Maintain consistent moisture during germination

Place in bright indirect light

Transplant once seedlings are strong

How to Grow

Use rich, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade

Water regularly while avoiding waterlogging

Apply mulch to retain soil moisture

Feed lightly during the growing season

Provide air circulation for healthy growth

Tips

Shield from frost and severe cold

Prune gently to encourage fuller growth

Ideal for container and patio gardening

Support growth with regular watering and sunlight

Monitor for pests and maintain clean soil conditions

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Compact

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Moderate

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Spring to early summer.

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Sweet

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

out door

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

1 cm berry

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

1–1.8 m

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

USDA 8–10

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

90–120 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Surface

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Well-drained soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000172317

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Chilean Guava be grown as an ornamental evergreen hedge? Yes. Its dense evergreen foliage responds well to pruning, making it suitable for low hedges, borders, and screening.

Yes. Its dense evergreen foliage responds well to pruning, making it suitable for low hedges, borders, and screening.

Do the fruits develop their best flavor when fully ripe?

Yes. Allowing the berries to ripen completely on the shrub helps them develop their characteristic sweet, aromat

Can Chilean Guava be grown successfully in large containers?

Yes. It grows well in spacious containers with well-drained soil, making it suitable for patios and small gardens.

Will the flowers attract bees and other pollinators?

Yes. The small white flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects during the blooming season.

Can the berries be eaten fresh or used in preserves?

Yes. The ripe berries are commonly enjoyed fresh and can also be used in jams, jellies, desserts, and other homemade recipes.

How is Chilean Guava different from common guava?

Chilean Guava (Myrtus ugni) is a compact shrub with small aromatic berries, while common guava (Psidium guajava) grows into a larger tree producing much larger fruits.