long-leaf lomatia

Plant in well-drained, ideally, acidic soil, with low nutrition levels. A position in full sun or partial shade with sheltered from cold winds is ideal

No pruning is required, but to keep more bushy, take back one third of the year's growth after flowering

Propagate by seed at 17°C in spring in a free draining seed compost. Germination can be slow - up to 6 months Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or by semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer

Generally-pest-free

Generally disease-free