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Iresine lindenii

Low Maintenance

Genus: Iresine
Family: Amaranthaceae

About this plant

I. lindenii is a bushy evergreen perennial to 90cm in height, with ovate to lance-shaped, blood-red leaves prominently veined with lighter or darker red

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Under glass grow in a loam-based potting compost in full light with shade from hot sun. When in growth water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Keep just moist in winter. Can be grown outdoors during the summer in a moderately fertile soil but provide protection from cold, drying winds

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in late winter or early spring

Pests

Glasshouse whitefly and glasshouse red spider mite may be a problem

Diseases

Powdery mildews may be a problem under glass

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years