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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends.
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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
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
