Lomatia ferruginea

RHS Plant Profile
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Shrubs Trees

An evergreen shrub or small tree, with orange-downy shoots bearing leathery pinnate to 2-pinnate leaves to 20cm long, and axillary racemes of pale yellow flowers with a red throat, opening in summer

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

4-8 metres

Max Spread

2.5-4 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
2.5-4 metres
Max Height
4-8 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Proteaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus
Lomatia are evergreen trees and shrubs with simple, pinnate or more deeply divided leaves and racemes of tubular flowers that open to a star-shaped, with a prominent style
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
Chile, Argentina

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to acid soil, in full sun or part shade with shelter from cold winds

Propagation

Take softwood cuttings in early summer, or semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free