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Lophomyrtus bullata
Ramarama
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Large shrub from New Zealand. Distinctive by its puckered reddish leaves. Can be clipped to form a tight hedge or left as an informal screen. Needs a moist well drained soil

  • Height 2-3m
  • Spread 2-3m
  • Position
    • position-partshade Part Shade
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Myrtaceae
  • Botanical Name Lophomyrtus bullata
  • Common Name Ramarama
  • Origin New Zealand
  • Habit Dense
  • Landscape Coast, Coastal dunes, Coastal footslopes, Footslopes, Hills, Plains, 2nd line coast
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Supplementary Watering Moderate
  • Flower Colour White
  • Flowering Time Summer
  • Foliage Green
  • Flower Type Clusters
  • Purpose Ornamental, Screen
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Medium Shrub (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)