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LOPHOMYRTUS
All have white scented myrtle-like flowers and are frost hardy - All Flower AUG-SEPT
Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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Dwarf shrub - Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - shrubs or small trees. Flowers are 4-petalled with a boss of prominent stamens. Berries are purple-black to red and are contain many seeds.
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Tall Shrub
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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. -
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Additional Features - Good to know - grown for their flowers, foliage and fruits. -
Pests & Diseases - red spider if in greenhouse -
Place of origin - New Zealand. -
Garden Location/Conditions - Patio / pot plants
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil
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Lophomyrtus - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of LOPHOMYRTUS
LOPHOMYRTUS x ralphii 'Little Star' >
A very attractive dome-shaped small shrub with dense tiny white, pink and green leaves
LOPHOMYRTUS x ralphii 'Logan's Form' >
Green leaves are initially mottled white then a splendid bright green. Prominent white flowers complete the effect
LOPHOMYRTUS x ralphii 'Multicolour' >
Young shoots rose-pink becoming mottled green and greyish green margined creamy yellow
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
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.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
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™.
Only £7.50
