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Lophomyrtus bullata

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Lophomyrtus
Family: Myrtaceae

About this plant

A rounded, bushy shrub or small tree with downy stems. The rounded leaves are 3cm long and strongly puckered or blistered between the veins. New leaves are bronze-tinted, maturing to glossy dark green. In summer it produces open, cup-shaped white flowers 1cm wide, usually followed by ovoid deep black-red berries

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow under glass in loam-based compost in bright, filtered light. During the growing season water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter

Pruning

See pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown at 13-18ºC as soon as ripe. Root semi-ripe cuttings with heels in the summer

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Gravel GardenConservatoryWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years