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Lophomyrtus x ralphii 'Black Pearl' (New Zealand myrtle 'Black Pearl')
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1.2m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Lophomyrtus x ralphii 'Black Pearl'
Other names
Small-leaved ramarama 'Black Pearl', New Zealand myrtle 'Black Pearl', Myrtus x ralphii 'Black Pearl'
Genus
Lophomyrtus Lophomyrtus
Variety or Cultivar
'Black Pearl' _ 'Black Pearl' is a compact, borderline hardy, evergreen shrub with rounded, puckered, dark purple leaves. From late summer to early autumn, it produces fragrant, white, salver-shaped flowers.
Lophomyrtus x ralphii 'Black Pearl' is: Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Open stems
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-purple in All seasons
How to care
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General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Lophomyrtus x ralphii 'Black Pearl' (New Zealand myrtle 'Black Pearl') will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Greenhouse, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in free-draining soil in a partially shaded position. Can also be grown under glass.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Lophomyrtus x ralphii 'Black Pearl'
Other names
Small-leaved ramarama 'Black Pearl', New Zealand myrtle 'Black Pearl', Myrtus x ralphii 'Black Pearl'
Genus
Lophomyrtus Lophomyrtus
Variety or Cultivar
'Black Pearl' _ 'Black Pearl' is a compact, borderline hardy, evergreen shrub with rounded, puckered, dark purple leaves. From late summer to early autumn, it produces fragrant, white, salver-shaped flowers.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Open stems
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-purple in All seasons
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Lophomyrtus x ralphii 'Black Pearl' (New Zealand myrtle 'Black Pearl') will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Greenhouse, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in free-draining soil in a partially shaded position. Can also be grown under glass.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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