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    • Photo of Lophomyrtus x ralphii 'Kathryn' flower by Leonora (Ellie) Enking

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    Lophomyrtus x ralphii 'Kathryn'

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial

    size

    • H: 6'-8'
    • W: 6'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

    Lophomyrtus x ralphii 'Kathryn' plant details

    Lophomyrtus x ralphii 'Kathryn' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with bronze and chocolate foliage. In fall and summer flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in acidic, alkaline, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lophomyrtus x ralphii 'Kathryn'

    Plant type: perennial shrub
    Plant family: myrtaceae
    Foliage: evergreen bronze and chocolate
    Mature size: 6 FT wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Uses: winter interest, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lophomyrtus x ralphii 'Kathryn'

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
    Resistant to: seaside / salt
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This shrub is marginally hardy here in the PNW, but worth trying in a protected spot! It's one of those plants…that once you see it, you have to have it! Disciplined growth, very globe shaped, to an eventual 6'. The evergreen leaves have a soft sheen, are 1" ovals and bronze-cocoa in summer, maroon in winter…a beautiful foliage shrub! Sun to light shade, well drained soil and moderate watering…would be happy near the coast.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Gardening facts about Lophomyrtus x ralphii 'Kathryn' plant

    How to Grow Lophomyrtus x ralphii 'Kathryn'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • bronze
      • chocolate

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Lophomyrtus x ralphii 'Little Star'

    Plant Type

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    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 18"-4'

    Width: 18"-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Lophomyrtus x ralphii 'Little Star' foliage by Cistus Nursery
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    Lophomyrtus x ralphii 'Sundae'

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8b-12

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 4'-8'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Lophomyrtus x ralphii 'Sundae' foliage by Cistus Nursery
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    Lophomyrtus x ralphii 'Pixie'

    aka New Zealand Myrtle, Ramarama

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Lophomyrtus x ralphii 'Pixie' foliage by Native Sons
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