An evergreen shrub from New Zealand with distinctive deep glossy red-purple colouring. Leaves turn reddish purple to coppery brown in the winter. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 1.5m. Flowers July to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy.
Lophomyrtus x ralphii ‘Kathryn’
An evergreen shrub from New Zealand with distinctive deep glossy red-purple colouring. Leaves turn reddish purple to coppery brown in the winter.
Additional information
| Generic | Lophomyrtus |
|---|---|
| Species | x ralphii |
| Varietry | 'Kathryn' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 2m |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Spread | 1.5m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | red, purple |
| Flowers From | July, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Hedging, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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