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    LOPHOMYRTUS
    LOPHOMYRTUS
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    LOPHOMYRTUS

    All have white scented myrtle-like flowers and are frost hardy - All Flower AUG-SEPT

    Genus of 2 species of evergreen shrubs or small trees from coastal and lowland forest in New Zealand.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Architectural interest
    • Pests & Diseases
      Red spider if in greenhouse
    • Place of origin
      New Zealand
    • Evergreen
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Height
      1.8 - 2.5m
    • Spread
      1.5 - 2m
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • Will grow outside in milder locations
      This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here.
      In greenhouse loam based potting - bright filtered light
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Partial shade
    • Rounded to broadly columnar
    • Mature Size
      1.8 - 2.5m
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        1.5 - 2m
       
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    varieties

    LOPHOMYRTUS x ralphii 'Kathryn'
    Deep purple bullate foliage
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £14.50
    Available again from summer 2026
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    LOPHOMYRTUS x ralphii 'Little Star'
    A very attractive dome-shaped small shrub with dense tiny white, pink and green leaves
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50
    Available Early Spring 2027
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    LOPHOMYRTUS x ralphii 'Magic Dragon'
    Pinkish-green leaves with white margins
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £14.50 £10.88
    LOPHOMYRTUS x ralphii 'Red Dragon'
    New shoots brilliant red maturing to darker red
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £14.50
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
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