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Heimia myrtifolia Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in any well-drained soil in full sun[200]. Especially in the colder areas of the country this plant is best grown against a sunny south or southwest facing wall and given a good mulch of bracken in the winter[200]. The rootstock is fairly hardy in most of Britain, whilst the top growth tolerates temperatures down to about -10 to -15°c[200]. If cut back by severe weather the plant usually grows again from the base[200]. Flowers are produced on the current seasons growth[200]. Plants growing outdoors at Kew Botanic Gardens are cut back by the cold each winter but regrow and flower each year[11]. This species is closely related to H. salicifolia, differing mainly in having smaller flowers[11]. Any pruning is best carried out in early spring by removing excess growth at the base of the plant[200]. For further Heimia myrtifolia gardening information |
