Description
This gorgeous hamper includes a gorgeous potted Myrtle tree symbolising love, joy and harmony.
Also includes an organic complete plant care kit and compost brick, everything you need to ensure your tree flourishes. A card with your personal message, the story of the Myrtle tree's ancient symbolism and a full care guide is also enclosed with your gift.
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The Hamper includes:
This beautifully wrapped Myrtle tree (30cm+) has an abundance of dainty, aromatic leaves all year. Its star-like white flowers blossom in late summer with a wonderful fragrance that is loved by our bees. The Myrtle tree’s edible blueberries ripen in autumn and are treasured for their delicious spicy-sweet flavour. Traditionally, the berries make a delicious liqueur, Mirto.
A care kit containing 100% certified organic Tree Tonic (200ml) and Leaf Spray (200ml). These simple to use blends are a wonderful treatment for all trees and plants to ensure they continue to flourish. An organic compost brick is made from pure coir and makes approx. 10 litres of ready to use compost. It is 100% natural, organic and biodegradable.
Always 100% pure organic ingredients with absolutely no harmful chemicals or preservatives.
A card with your personal gift message, the story of your tree's ancient symbolism and a full care guide.
Every tree is organically nurtured here, in The Present Tree’s gardens. When you place your order a beautiful Myrtle tree, botanical name: Myrtus communis, will be freshly selected by our devoted gardeners here, before being carefully wrapped by hand.
Symbolism
In Ancient mythology the Myrtle tree is sacred, especially to Aphrodite, Greek goddess of love and beauty, and symbolises love, harmony and joy. Myrtle trees were planted in Aphrodite’s temple gardens and she is often depicted with a Myrtle crown or wreath. For centuries, fragrant sprigs of Myrtle have been included in a wedding bouquet to symbolise the bride’s love and beauty, it is still a popular European custom today.
Read more about the Myrtle tree's ancient symbolism here.
Tree Care
Your Myrtle tree will happily grow in its organic pot for the next few weeks, just place it in a sunny spot outside or in an unheated greenhouse. Your Myrtle is not suitable to grow indoors. It can tolerate winter temperatures as low as -5C, so if it is very chilly place it somewhere more sheltered, like a front doorstep.
Myrtle trees appreciate being drenched with water (fresh rain water is best) when the soil is almost dry. We have added nutrients to your Myrtle tree’s compost to create the perfect balance of nourishment; this organic goodness will slowly release into the soil to ensure your tree continues to flourish. Plant your Myrtle tree (still in its organic pot so the roots are not disturbed) in a flower pot, 20-25cm wide and with holes for drainage. Place in a sunny spot in the garden. Your Myrtle may be planted in the ground as long as the ground is reasonably dry throughout the year as its roots may become too wet.
Myrtle trees enjoy being lightly pruned in late spring to encourage new growth and may be clipped into a formal topiary shape. They can reach a height of 2 metres in 10 years, if allowed to grow naturally.
The Present Tree's Organic Plant Care Kit is packed with all the health-boosting goodness suitable for your Myrtle tree. Click here for more details.
