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Strobilanthes dyeriana

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Genus: Strobilanthes
Family: Acanthaceae
Common Names: royal purple plant

About this plant

S. dyeriana is an evergreen shrub to 1m in height, the lance-shaped dark green leaves with a striking silvery sheen over a reddish-purple flush; flowers light blue, funnel-shaped, 3cm in length, in short terminal spikes

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H1B

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow under glass in loam-based compost in full light with shade from hot sun. Grow outdoors in light free draining soil in full sun to partial shade in a frost-free area. Pinch out young growth to encourage bushiness

Pruning

Pruning group 9

Propagation

Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings

Pests

May be attacked by glasshouse red spider mite

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Planting Places

Wall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years