Lomatia is a family of small shrubs that bloom magnificently. Care is often very easy, and each species of Lomatia has its perks.Lomatia is a shrub that is easy to care for, once it is well established. Soil quality and location are important considerations.Plant in spring and, if not, second best is fall.omatia shrubs all love acidic soil and even sandy soil.Choose a mostly sunny emplacement. The sunnier, the bloomier!