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Lophomyrtus x ralphii 'Red Dragon' (New Zealand myrtle 'Red Dragon')
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1.8m
Max height
Max height
0.9m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Lophomyrtus x ralphii 'Red Dragon'
Other names
New Zealand myrtle 'Red Dragon', Small-leaved ramarama 'Red Dragon'
Genus
Lophomyrtus Lophomyrtus
Variety or Cultivar
'Red Dragon' _ 'Red Dragon' is an upright, borderline hardy, evergreen shrub bearing small, oval, glossy, maroon to reddish-purple leaves and, in summer, lightly fragrant, open cup-shaped, white flowers followed by ovoid, dark red fruit.
Lophomyrtus x ralphii 'Red Dragon' is: Evergreen
Habit
Upright, Bushy
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Reddish-purple in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 in late winter or early spring.
Propagation methods
Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Lophomyrtus x ralphii 'Red Dragon' (New Zealand myrtle 'Red Dragon') will reach a height of 1.8m and a spread of 0.9m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Hedging/Screens, Ground Cover, Greenhouse, City, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Shelter from cold, drying winds and protect from frost. Dislikes excessive winter wet. Can also be grown under glass. Only flowers once mature.
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.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Lophomyrtus x ralphii 'Red Dragon'
Other names
New Zealand myrtle 'Red Dragon', Small-leaved ramarama 'Red Dragon'
Genus
Lophomyrtus Lophomyrtus
Variety or Cultivar
'Red Dragon' _ 'Red Dragon' is an upright, borderline hardy, evergreen shrub bearing small, oval, glossy, maroon to reddish-purple leaves and, in summer, lightly fragrant, open cup-shaped, white flowers followed by ovoid, dark red fruit.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Upright, Bushy
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Reddish-purple in All seasons
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 in late winter or early spring.
Propagation methods
Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Lophomyrtus x ralphii 'Red Dragon' (New Zealand myrtle 'Red Dragon') will reach a height of 1.8m and a spread of 0.9m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Hedging/Screens, Ground Cover, Greenhouse, City, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Shelter from cold, drying winds and protect from frost. Dislikes excessive winter wet. Can also be grown under glass. Only flowers once mature.
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.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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