Myrtle

Name: Myrtle
Brand: Herbal Haven
SKU: T2-Myrt-le
Price: 4.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Myrtus communis

A hugely popular evergreen perennial with distinctly aromatic leaves. Perfect for both cooking and growing, Myrtle is easy to maintain and is suitable for various culinary and decorative purposes. 9x9cm pot (8cm depth)

Botanical name: Myrtus communis

Variant

Size:

9cm pot (8cm depth)

Price:

£4

Stock:

In stock (23 plants), ready to be dispatched

Quantity:

Makes a beautiful addition to dishes
Calming to the body
Contains powerful antioxidants
Adored by bees

Historically a symbol of love and consistency, Myrtle (Myrtus communis) is a hugely popular evergreen perennial with distinctly aromatic leaves. Producing round berries containing seeds, this herb was reintroduced to England in the 16th century and has remained a favourite amongst gardeners and cooks ever since. Perfect for both cooking and growing, Myrtle is suitable for various culinary and decorative purposes.

Plant Care

Height: Grows to 2.4
Type: Hardy
Aspect: Sun
Soil: Any / Alkaline
Flower colour: white
Flowering period: From June - August

Requiring well drained soil and a suitably sheltered position to flourish, Myrtle is a relatively loves a sunny spot. Adorned by starry white and sweet-scented flowers which appear from in mid-summer, there’s no doubt that Myrtus communis also forms a pretty and aromatic addition to any garden. Ultimately, Myrtle has a wide range of applications and uses, making it a hugely popular herb. With common, variegated, tarentina and variegated tarentina Myrtle available, we’re pleased to provide a range of options to meet the specific needs of our customers.

Usage

Commonly used to enliven pot-pourris, flavour soups and stews, as well as complementing roast meats like chicken and beef, Myrtle leaves have a deserving home in just about any kitchen. The dry fruits it produces are similarly useful and can be used as a spice. Besides these culinary uses, the fragrance of Myrtus communis has earned it a reputation for having a calming and uplifting effect. Frequently featuring in essential oil blends, its distinctive scent and powerful antioxidants make it just as popular amongst those who practice aromatherapy.

Any Further Questions?

If you have any questions about this herb, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our team today. As keen users and growers of Myrtle, our experts at Herbal Haven will have no difficulty in providing you with all of the answers you require.

We deliver our herb plants to addresses across the UK. Orders are dispatched between Mondays and Thursdays. This is usually within two to four days of placing your order, but at some points of the year during busy peaks it may take a little longer.

The majority of our orders are sent via a 24 hour courier service. Orders sent by courier to Scottish Highlands and Islands, Isle of Wight and Scilly Isles take 48-72hrs - this will be indicated at the checkout.

Charges - UK mainland

1 - 3 herbs: £6.20
4 - 12 herbs: £5.95
13 - 17 herbs: £3.50
18+ herbs (UK mainland): free delivery

Charges - Highlands & Islands

There are additional surcharges for delivery to some postcodes in the Scottish Highlands and Islands, Isle of Wight and Scilly Isles - this will be calculated at the checkout based on the delivery address postcode and number of plants ordered - we provide an indication of these charges on our order & delivery information page. Unfortunately due to Brexit we are unable to ship to Northern Island currently.

Packaging

All the herbs are supplied in 9x9 cm pots (8cm depth). Our herbs are packaged securely in recycled and recyclable blister packs and then into cardboard boxes, to ensure your plants to arrive in the best possible condition.

Further information about delivery can be found on our Ordering & delivery information page.

All our herbs are grown on the nursery and are dispatched labelled with their plant name and basic growing instructions

Our aim is to provide our customers with top quality herbs and service. We have worked hard to find a robust packing and delivery system that ensures your plants arrive at your door in the best condition.

We would ask that you check your herbs carefully when they arrive and report any problems to us either by phone or email within 48 hours so that we can rectify it. We may ask that you send us a photo.

We cannot accept responsibility for plants that have not been cared for or had unsuitable care.

Once an order has been placed you have the right to cancel your order up to the day of dispatch. As herbs are a perishable item we cannot accept returns in exchange for a refund.

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Myrtus communis

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