Collection: Lophomyrtus

Lophomyrtus x ralphii, the New Zealand myrtle, is an evergreen shrub for a pot on a sheltered patio. Ours are 'Purpurea', 'Magic Dragon' and 'Golden Dragon'.

It isn't reliably hardy in Britain. It only comes through winter outdoors in mild western and coastal gardens, so elsewhere move the pot into a cold greenhouse or porch for the winter. It dislikes cold, drying wind and needs free-draining compost.

Plant from March to May or September to November. Grown peat-free in Yorkshire.