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LOPHOMYRTUS
All have white scented myrtle-like flowers and are frost hardy - All Flower AUG-SEPT
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EvergreenOval to rounded leaves 1.5-3cm (to 1.25in).
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Height3 - 8m (10-25ft)
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Spread1 - 3m (3-10ft)
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Tall ShrubOr small tree. Flowers to 1cm (half inch) across are usually followed by black-red berries to 1cm (half inch) long
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Will grow outside in milder locationsThis 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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Partial shade
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Additional FeaturesArchitectural interestPests & DiseasesRed spider if in greenhousePlace of originNew Zealand
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Tree ShapeRounded to broadly columnar
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Lophomyrtus - Growing Guide
3 - 8m (10-25ft)
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Buy Varieties of LOPHOMYRTUS

LOPHOMYRTUS x ralphii 'Kathryn'
deep purple bullate foliage

LOPHOMYRTUS x ralphii 'Little Star'
a very attractive dome-shaped small shrub with dense tiny white, pink and green leaves

LOPHOMYRTUS x ralphii 'Magic Dragon'
pinkish-green leaves with white margins

LOPHOMYRTUS x ralphii 'Pixie'
small rounded leaves which are an exceptional deep maroon in winter

LOPHOMYRTUS x ralphii 'Red Dragon'
new shoots brilliant red maturing to darker red
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