Lophomyrtus Red Dragon

Name: Lophomyrtus Red Dragon
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10373f
Price: 34.2 NZD
Availability: InStock

Lophomyrtus Red Dragon, Lophomyrtus ralphii Red Dragon, Lophomyrtus x ralphii Red Dragon, New Zealand Myrtle, Lophomyrtus Red Dragon NZ

Lophomyrtus Red Dragon is a variety of the commonly known, NZ Myrtle, and is grown for its colourful foliage. Dark stems bear small and colourful, red-pink leaves which darken to black-red with age. Small, white flowers are borne in summer and contrast nicely with the foliage as it grows to 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide. Lophomyrtus Red Dragon makes a fine addition to any garden and will add colour and vibrancy. It is commonly clipped into a hedge, grown in a container, added to a mixed planting, or used to contrast with other plant colours.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	2.00 m
Spread:	1.50 m
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:	Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Lophomyrtus Red Dragon, Lophomyrtus ralphii Red Dragon, Lophomyrtus x ralphii Red Dragon, New Zealand Myrtle, Lophomyrtus Red Dragon NZ

Lophomyrtus Red Dragon Details

Lophomyrtus Red Dragon is a variety of the commonly known, NZ Myrtle, and is grown for its colourful foliage. Dark stems bear small and colourful, red-pink leaves which darken to black-red with age. Small, white flowers are borne in summer and contrast nicely with the foliage. This evergreen shrub typically grows to 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It is hardy to frosts, cool climates, coastal environments, and dry periods. Lophomyrtus Red Dragon makes a fine addition to any garden and will add colour and vibrancy. It is commonly clipped into a hedge, grown in a container, added to a mixed planting, or used to contrast with other plant colours.