Ugni molinae 'Flambeau'

Common name(s): variegated Chilean guava, variegated strawberry myrtle

Description: 'Flambeau' is a variegated cultivar with cream-white leaf margins and attractive hues of pink on new growth. U. molinae is an evergreen shrub native to, you guessed it, Chile. In summer it will produce fragrant bell shaped flowers followed by small, yet delicious dark red berries. It was one of Queen Victoria's favorite fruits and she is largely to thank for its prevalence in British and Western gardening. Relatively slow-growing and self-fertile but may yield more fruit with multiple plants.

Height: to 4 ft. Spread: to 3 ft.

Position: full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil

Uses: culinary- preserves, sauces, fruit salads, etc.

Winter Hardiness: to 10 F and below