Lophomyrtus 'Magic Dragon'? - 20-25 CM P9

Description
The New Zealand myrtle 'Magic Dragon' (Lophomyrtus x ralphii) is a shrubby, evergreen garden plant with decorative, egg-shaped, burgundy-red leaves with a creamy white-pink margin. It also bears white flowers from June to July. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.6 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * fragrant flowers * suitable for containers

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of New Zealand myrtle 'Magic Dragon' are burgundy-red, egg-shaped and have a creamy white-pink margin.

Growth
New Zealand myrtle 'Magic Dragon' is shrub-like in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The white flowers appear from June to July. They are slightly fragrant.

Use
Tubs, ornamental shrubs, winter garden