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Fringed Heath-myrtle in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Micromyrtus ciliata syn. Baeckea gracilis

 

Fringed Heath-myrtle

Micromyrtus ciliata is a well-known shrub. Graceful in appearance yet tough in constitution, it remains healthy for years with little or no attention. Once established and bushy it stands drought well, but if any branches should die out it regenerates well after watering. However, adequate water ensures more lush and continuous growth and must be given for the first years after planting. Small flowers occur from spring to early summer. The prostrate form of the Fringed Myrtle makes an ideal groundcover, with vivid green scented foliage.

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plant Features
  • Fringed Heath-myrtle likes full sun to partial shade

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Fringed Heath-myrtle likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

  • Fringed Heath-myrtle is frost hardy: 23f (-5°c)

    Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)

  • Fringed Heath-myrtle likes light and free draining

    Light and free draining

 
plant information

Common name

Fringed Heath-myrtle

Latin name

Micromyrtus ciliata syn. Baeckea gracilis

type

Flowering Shrub

family

Myrtaceae

ph

5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Fringed Heath-myrtle likes full sun to partial shade

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Frost

    Fringed Heath-myrtle is frost hardy: 23f (-5°c)

    Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)

  • Soil

    Fringed Heath-myrtle likes light and free draining

    Light and free draining

  • Water

    Fringed Heath-myrtle likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

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    Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Fringed Heath-myrtle is 1.20meters x 1.30meters 1.20 M 1.30 M

Micromyrtus ciliata syn. Baeckea gracilis

Micromyrtus ciliata is a well-known shrub. Graceful in appearance yet tough in constitution, it remains healthy for years with little or no attention. Once established and bushy it stands drought well, but if any branches should die out it regenerates well after watering. However, adequate water ensures more lush and continuous growth and must be given for the first years after planting. Small flowers occur from spring to early summer. The prostrate form of the Fringed Myrtle makes an ideal groundcover, with vivid green scented foliage.


Planting young plants

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

Micromyrtus prefers a light and well drained soil. Plant young plants in spring, in full sun to partial shade and water well until well established. Do not allow it to dry out until it has established itself over two years.

 
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