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BlueBell Nursery - Trees & Shrubs- Luma

DELETEDLuma apiculata
DELETEDLuma apiculata
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Description

Native to the central Andes mountains in South America, Luma apiculata is a striking large, evergreen shrub with attractive bark and pretty white flowers in late summer. The leaves are dark, glossy green and peeling, deep red and white-grey bark develops on established plants giving year round interest!

Features

  • Common name: Chilean Myrtle.
  • Position: Warm in full sun or partial shade.
  • Soil: Most fertile soil.
  • Hardiness: Not hardy. Luma apiculata requires a warm, sheltered position, protected from cold winter winds and protection from hard frost. If grown in a container, this plant can be successfully over wintered in a glasshouse or conservatory.
  • Flowering Period: July - September.
  • Flower Colour: White
  • Rate of Growth: Moderate.
  • Habit: Large branching shrub.
    • Height: 4 m (13 ft).
    • Spread: 3 m (10 ft).
  • Notes: This plant is also known as Myrtus luma or Myrtus apiculatus. Unless you have a very warm garden, Luma apiculata usually grows best in southern areas of the U.K., in particularly Devon and Cornwall.
  • Supplied Size: 3L containers

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