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Lophomrytus x ralphi 'Black Beauty'
Compact erect bushy shrub with with brownish to cinnamon coloured bark. The broadly-ovate leaves blistered between the veins to give lush textured look. The leaves are a rich reddish purple, going darker in the cold months. It has small cream flowers in summer followed by reddish-purple berries. It may need some protection from frost when young, needs well drained soil that does not get too dry. Sun or semi shade.
Genus
Lophomrytus
Species
x ralphi
Cultivar
'Black Beauty'
Common name
Myrtle, Ramarama
Hybrid
L. bullata x L. obcordata
Family name
Myrtaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
2 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Avoid dry soils / Soil must be well drained
Exposure
Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Immaculate / Indigenous / Nourishment / Sanctuary / Texture
Shrubs
Category
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 metres
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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