Lophomyrtus bullata (Rama rama)
Botanical Information
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | Lophomyrtus |
| Species | bullata |
| Category | Woody |
| Origin | New Zealand. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -7 - (-1) |
| Temperature (°F) | 20 - 30 |
| Height | 5.4 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagate by semi-ripe nodal cuttings in summer, or by basal cuttings taken in late autumn and rooted in a shaded-frost free frame, or by simple layering. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves to 5 cm, leathery and often tinged red. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are white, to 1.25 cm in diameter. |
| Fruit Description | Fruit is a many-seeded berry, to 1 cm in diameter, |
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