Shades of Colour®
Strobilanthes Persian Shield 180MM
Strobilanthes ‘Persian Shield’ – 180MM
(Not currently available to be ordered)
I am Persian Shield. My family originated from Myanmar
| I am a colourful plant that thrive in the shade where few other brightly coloured plants survive. I am a hardy evergreen shrub with shield shaped glossy, purple iridescent almost metallic foliage veined with green. My blooms are purplish blue flowers in autumn to winter and intermittently throughout the year. I make a great indoor plant where my vibrant intense colours will draw attention. I am a great way to brighten a shady garden areas. |
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Part to Full Shade (morning or filtered sun for 4-6 hours, to no direct sun) |
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Height: 1m Width: 1m |
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I enjoy consistently moist soils |
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Colourful foliage |
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I am happiest in a rich soil and appreciate a regular application of slow release fertiliser |
| I am popular and will make you happy because… |
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My bright purple foliage with green veins almost glows, making me the perfect feature plant |
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My tubular purplish blooms are usually borne in autumn and winter but can spot flower at any time |
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I love high humidity particularly in warmer areas and enjoy regular misting when grown indoors |
- Plant me:
- in pots and other containers
- in hanging baskets
- in garden beds and general landscaping
| Tips for success… |
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Regular tip pruning encourages me to develop a dense bushy form and I make a good low screening hedge |
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Plant me 60cm apart |
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100% Recyclable Pot and Label Most pots and labels made from 100% recycled polypropylene |
| Plant family: Acanthaceae |
| Other names: Bermuda conehead, Perilepta dyeriana, Perilepta macclellandii, Strobilanthes dyerianus, Strobilanthes maclellandi |
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