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LOPHOMYRTUS x ralphii 'Red Dragon'
New shoots brilliant red maturing to darker red
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EvergreenPointed leaves usually 1.5-2.5cm (½-1in) long.
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White -
Height2.5m (8ft) -
Spread2m (6½ft)
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Tall ShrubRounded shrub. Flowers 1cm (½in) wide followed by red berries which darken as they mature
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Partial shade
LOPHOMYRTUS x ralphii 'Red Dragon'
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Additional FeaturesArchitectural interest
Pests & DiseasesRed spider if in greenhouse
Place of originGarden origin. -
Flower ShapeCup-shaped
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Garden Location/ConditionsAustralian / New Zealand
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Red
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Oblong
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Ovate(see photos above) -
Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
RHS group 1 -
Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Lophomyrtus - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
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