Lophomyrtus ralphii 'Purpurea Nana' - P9

Description
The Schopfmyrte 'Black Pearl' (Lophomyrtus x ralphii) is a shrub-like garden plant that produces white, cup-shaped flowers. They appear from May to June. These produce black fruits. The Schopfmyrte 'Black Pearl' also has shiny, pointed egg-shaped, green/purple-coloured leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 3 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Lophomyrtus x ralphii 'Yanearl'.

Bulletpoints
* suitable for containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Schopfmyrte 'Black Pearl' are green/purple, pointed ovate, glossy.

Growth
Schopfmyrte 'Black Pearl' 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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The white, cup-shaped flowers appear from May to June.

Use
Tubs, ornamental shrubs, winter garden