Lophomyrtus

New Zealand’s Best Lophomyrtus Plants

Growing colourful NZ-native shrubs in your garden delivers a vast range of benefits:

• They are visual plants that add impact to a space
• They attract birds and bees
• Street appeal can be greatly enhanced
• They can provide shelter and screening
• Children can learn the plants and become more involved with nature
• These plants will bring you pleasure for many years to come

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Common questions about growing Lophomyrtus

1. How tall do Lophomyrtus get?

Lophomyrtus can grow to be 2-6 metres tall, depending on the species and cultivar. Some species, such as Lophomyrtus bullata, can grow to be up to 10 metres tall.

Here are the heights of some popular Lophomyrtus cultivars:

• Lophomyrtus obcordata: 2-6 metres tall
• Lophomyrtus bullata: 2-10 metres tall
• Lophomyrtus Little Star: 1 metre tall
• Lophomyrtus Maitai Bay: 2-4 metres tall
• Lophomyrtus Red Reward: 2-3 metres tall

2. Is Lophomyrtus an evergreen?

Lophomyrtus are evergreen plants. This makes them a popular choice for gardens in temperate climates, as it provides year-round interest and greenery.

3. Where is Lophomyrtus native to?

Lophomyrtus plants are native to New Zealand and are known for their colourful foliage, which can be purple, chocolate, red, or bronze-green. They also produce small white or cream flowers in the summer.

4. How do you care for a Lophomyrtus Red Dragon?

Lophomyrtus Red Dragon is a beautiful evergreen plant with distinctive burgundy foliage. It is relatively easy to care for, but there are a few things you need to do to keep it looking its best.

• Light: Lophomyrtus Red Dragon prefers full sun to partial shade. It will tolerate more shade in warmer climates, but it will produce the best foliage colour in full sun.
• Soil: It prefers a well-drained soil. You can improve drainage by mixing sand or compost with the soil.
• Water: Lophomyrtus Red Dragon is drought-tolerant, but it will benefit from regular watering during the growing season. Water deeply once a week, or more often if the weather is hot and dry.
• Fertiliser: Feed plants once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
• Pruning: Lophomyrtus Red Dragon is a low-maintenance plant and does not require much pruning. However, you can prune it to shape it or to remove dead or diseased branches.

5. What is the common name for Lophomyrtus?

The common name for Lophomyrtus is ramarama. It is a native New Zealand plant that is known for its beautiful foliage and flowers. The leaves of the ramarama can be dark green, purple, or burgundy, and the flowers are white or cream-colored.

Ramarama is a popular choice for gardens and landscapes because it is relatively easy to care for and can tolerate a variety of soil types and climates. It can be used as a hedge, screen, or specimen plant.