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Alternanthera dentata 'Purple Knight' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Alternanthera dentata 'Purple Knight'

Alternanthera dentata 'Purple Knight'

Genus: Alternanthera
Family: Amaranthaceae

About this plant

'Purple Knight' is a vigorous, spreading upright tender evergreen perennial grown as an annual for the dark purple stems and foliage. Leaves are lance shaped and flowers are occasional, white and insignificant, in summer.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Plant in light moist but well-drained fertile soil in sheltered sunny sites as an annual. Darkest leaf colur develops in full sun. Also grown under glass in light loam compost with plenty of light, water and regular feeding.

Pruning

Pinch out tips and clip back to keep bushy shape

Propagation

Propagate by division, seed and stem tip cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite

Diseases

May be susceptible to fusarium wilt

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorPond MarginsBog GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

BushyClimbing

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years