This woody deciduous shrub has a sweet scent emanating from its leaves which are covered in tiny glands. In May it becomes covered in golden catkins before the grey-green leaves appear.

The scent of Bog Myrtle is believed to be a deterrent to midges and other biting insects. It is also a traditional ingredient of Royal wedding bouquets.

Our shrubs are normally delivered between 20cm and 35cm tall.

Bogmyrtle likes

Boggy ground, wet heaths and fenland where it thrives even at high altitude. This shrub is abundant in the north of Scotland.

Growth

It can reach approx 1.5m (3ft).