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    LOMATIA
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    LOMATIA

    Shrubs and small trees in the Protea family for borders or use as woodlanders.

    Genus of about 12 species of evergreen trees and shrubs from moist woodland in Australasia and South America.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Generally fern-like leaves with tubular flowers which become star-shaped with twisted lobes and prominent styles.
    • Place of origin
      Australasia, South America.
    • Evergreen
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • Tall Shrub
    • Tree
    • Scented flowers
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    Varieties

    LOMATIA ferruginea
    Handsome ferny foliage with tassels of yellow-red pea flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £22.50
    Available from February 2026
    Awaiting new stock
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    Large
    £35.00
    LOMATIA fraseri
    Upright shrub with lanceolate and toothed leaves. Fragrant white flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £22.50
    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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    LOMATIA tinctoria
    Small suckering shrub forming a thicket. Long pinnate leaves and flowers suphur-yellow in bud changing to creamy-white
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £20.00
    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
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    Vermin & Pest Control
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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