Babingtonia virgata ‘Howie’s Sweet Midget’ – Heath Myrtle

Babingtonia similis myrtle 'Howie's Sweet Midget'

Babingtonia similis 'Howie's Sweet Midget'
Babingtonia similis 'Howie's Sweet Midget'
Babingtonia similis 'Howie's Sweet Midget'

This is a very useful low growing and dense shrub that is virtually maintenance free due to its naturally very compact growth habit. The tiny leaves and bun-shaped growth make it suitable as a low hedge or feature shrub with its bright green foliage and masses of small, starry, white flowers in summer. A very adaptable shrub

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name: Howie's Sweet Midget

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 1

Flowering Time : Summer

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Bonsai, Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Babingtonia virgata

Common Name : Heath Myrtle

Height : 1

Flower Color : White

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies