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Lomatia myricoides

river lomatia

A striking evergreen to a height 3m, with an arching habit, long serrated green leaves and fragrant white flowers in summer

Other common names
long-leaf lomatia
Synonyms
Lomatia longifolia
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
2.5–4 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained, Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer White Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Family
Proteaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Pendulous weeping
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
SE Australia

How to grow

Cultivation

Plant in well-drained, ideally, acidic soil, with low nutrition levels. A position in full sun or partial shade with sheltered from cold winds is ideal

Propagation

Propagate by seed at 17°C in spring in a free draining seed compost. Germination can be slow - up to 6 months Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or by semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Architectural
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Sub-tropical
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Low Maintenance
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Hedging and screens
  • Wall side borders
Pruning

No pruning is required, but to keep more bushy, take back one third of the year's growth after flowering

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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