Lophomyrtus x ralphii 'Magic Dragon'
New Zealand Myrtle 'Magic Dragon'
This is a compact shrub, with variegated leaves that emerge green, turning first burgundy and then pinky-bronze with cream borders as the seasons evolve. There are small white flowers in mid-summer. It is great for the front of a border, or in a container.
Contributed by @emilyharvey
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
New Zealand Myrtle 'Magic Dragon'
Latin name
Lophomyrtus x ralphii 'Magic Dragon'
type
Evergreen Shrub
family
Myrtaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
0.95 M
1.60 M
Lophomyrtus x ralphii 'Magic Dragon'
This is a compact shrub, with variegated leaves that emerge green, turning first burgundy and then pinky-bronze with cream borders as the seasons evolve. There are small white flowers in mid-summer. It is great for the front of a border, or in a container.
Planting young plants
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
It can be planted in full sunlight or part shade, and is great for the front of a border, or in a container.
Flowering Season
From Early Summer TO Mid Summer
There are small white flowers from early to mid-summer.
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