Lophomyrtus bullata
rama rama
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
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Bronze Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Bronze Green | ||
| Autumn | Bronze Green | Black | ||
| Winter | Bronze Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Lophomyrtus are evergreen shrubs or small trees with simple, leathery leaves, four-petaled flowers with prominent stamens and purple-black to red berries
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- New Zealand
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass in peat-free, loam-based compost in bright, filtered light. During the growing season water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at 13-18ºC as soon as ripe. Root semi-ripe cuttings with heels in the summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
- Wall side borders
Pruning
See pruning group 1
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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