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Lomatia ferruginea

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Lomatia ferruginea Plant Profile and Growing Notes

An evergreen tree with a difference, Lomatia ferruginea is grown both for the foliage and the attractive flowers. 

Lomatia ferruginea or as is commonly called, Fuinque is a small tree native to Chile. Slow growing but with very attractive ferny foliage. This is a plant that also flowers, very attractive pink to yellow flowers in large bracts which contrast well against the deeper green of the foliage.

The foliage itself makes a great backing for floral arrangements. Reaching around 8m in height over time, Lomatia ferruginea grows well in full sun to light shade in a humus rich, moist but well drained soil. Best in a frost free position, although regarded as fairly hardy..

Best grown in in a sunny position in a moist, but well drained soil. This is a plant that will grow in shade, however is does perform better as an ornamental plant with good sun  for at least part of the day.

Summary

  • Height – To 10 meters.
  • Growth rate – Medium
  • Position – Full sun to a little shade. protect from cold winds.
  • Foliage – Deep green with a fern like appearance.
  • Flowers – Fragrant, yellow infused with pink.
  • Soil – Moist, humus rich and well drained.
  • Fertiliser – Generally not required in good soils. Low phosphate if you must.

Lomatia ferruginea is available for sale from the following participating nurseries


YAMINA COLLECTORS NURSERY
YAMINA COLLECTORS NURSERY - phone (03) 9756 6335 
'Justly famous for rare and unusual plants' Don Teese
34 Mt Pleasant Rd Monbulk VIC 3793 
www.yaminacollectorsnursery.com.au

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