Lophomyrtus ‘Magic Dragon’

ramarama

Evergreen shrub flushes wine-purple with cream edges, greener on mature growth. Fragrant white flowers in summer. Great in pots, as accent shrub.

  • Lophomyrtus ‘Magic Dragon’
Height5–6
Width4–5ft
ToleratesPots, Wind
Water needsLow – Moderate

Water this plant regularly, when the top inch or so of soil feels dry. If you establish this pattern over several years, then you can cut back to watering every week or two in dry weather. Use drippers, emitters, or a slow stream of water so that it doesn't run off; allow the water to trickle all the way down through the deepest layers of soil. In a pot slowly water the entire surface until water comes out of the bottom of your pot.

Hardy to20°F
ExposurePart Shade – Full Sun
Plant traitsFoliage Feature, Shrub
Indoor / outdoorOutdoor
DrainageIn Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil
FertilizingAll Purpose
OriginHybrid, New Zealand
Sunset zones8, 9, 14–24

Growing Notes

Prune to shape, can be sheared to become more bushy and hedge-like or selectively thinned to be more treelike.

The above information reflects the observations of Grubb and Nadler and our extended plant community. We always consider input from fellow horticulturists and welcome feedback from those with additional information on the culture of this plant.

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