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prickly myrtle

Rhaphithamnus spinosus

Genus: Rhaphithamnus
Family: Verbenaceae

About this plant

A half-hardy, densely-branched, spreading evergreen shrub to 2m tall, armed along the shoots with long, thin spines. The sharp-pointed leaves are leathery and glossy. Pale blue, 5-lobed, tubular flowers to 1cm long are borne in early spring; these are followed by spherical, fleshy, violet- blue berries

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Under glass, grow in ericaceous potting compost with additional leafmould, in bright, filtered light. When in growth, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. Outdoors grow in acid to neutral, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, preferably against a warm wall

Pruning

See pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. Protect germinating seedling from frost. Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalLow Maintenance

Planting Places

Gravel GardenWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years