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Myrtus communis subsp. tarentina

peter

By Peter


Myrtus communis subsp. tarentina (Myrtus communis subsp. tarentina)

Taken at RHS Wisley, 27th September 2008



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Not only photo the plant is also magic
Olha

4 Oct, 2008

 

I have one of these and its such an asset to the garden. The smell is delicate yet irresistible , reminiscent of hot holidays in the Med. The flowers are like tiny powder puffs and are set off so beautifully by the cinnamon coloured bark. I try to put one in every garden that I look after!

4 Oct, 2008



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