Overview

Lagunaria patersonia 'Royal Purple' is a plant with a tree habit in the genus Lagunaria, part of the Malvaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Lagunaria patersonia 'Royal Purple' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include coastal gardens, street or park tree, hedge and flower display.

About

Lagunaria patersonia 'Royal Purple' is an evergreen tree cultivar within the Malvaceae family. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for coastal gardens, street or park planting, hedges, and flower displays. This cultivar is of interest in spring and summer and can be propagated by seed or semi-ripe cuttings taken in summer.

About the genus

Lagunaria is a genus in the family Malvaceae. It is an Australian plant which is native to Lord Howe Island, Norfolk Island and parts of coastal Queensland. It has been introduced to many parts of the world.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Lagunaria

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H3

Plant details

Lagunaria patersonia 'Royal Purple' size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Tree

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Coastal gardens, street or park tree, hedge, flower display

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Lagunaria patersonia 'Royal Purple'

Propagation

Seed, semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free outdoors

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free outdoors

Frequently asked questions