LOPHOMYRTUS x ralphii 'Magic Dragon'
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LOPHOMYRTUS x ralphii 'Magic Dragon'
Pinkish-green leaves with white margins
£14.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
L. bullata x L. obcordata. A sport of 'Red Dragon' -
Pests & Diseases
Trouble free -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
EvergreenBroadly oblong-ovate leaves to 2.5cm (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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Entire
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Oblong
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Ovate
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Height
1.6m (5ft) -
Spread
1.2m (4ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightDense, broadly upright shrub. Produces open, cup-shaped flowers 1cm (½in) wide, usually followed by ovoid, deep black-red berries 7-10mm (¼-½in) long
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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) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Partial shade
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Mature Size1.6m (5ft)
1.2m (4ft)
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