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LOPHOMYRTUS x ralphii 'Red Dragon'
New shoots brilliant red maturing to darker red
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Architectural interest
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Pests & Diseases
Red spider if in greenhouse -
Place of origin
Garden origin. -
EvergreenPointed leaves usually 1.5-2.5cm (½-1in) long.
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White
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Cup-shaped
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Australian / New Zealand
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BorderSuitable for a warm, sheltered border
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Red
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Entire
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Oblong
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Ovate
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Height
2.5m (8ft) -
Spread
2m (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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Pruning group 1
Suitable 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.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy 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) -
Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Partial shade
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Mature Size2.5m (8ft)
2m (6½ft)
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