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Little Ruby - Alternanthera Denata

Description

Grown for its striking Burgundy foliage, this compact spreading ground cover is darkest in full sun, and makes a dramatic accent in sunny gardens. The...

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Growth Rate

Fast

Spacing

20 - 30cm

Position

Full Sun, Semi Shade

Climate

Arid, Subtropical, Temperate, Tropical

Plant Details
Botanical NameAlternanthera Denata - Little Ruby
Common NameLittle Ruby
Pot Size50mm
Plant Size10 - 15cm
Max GrowthGrows to about 60 - 90cm high and 30 - 40cm wide
Plant TypeEvergreen, Foliage Plants, Small Shrubs

Maintenance

To maintain a compact habit or to keep a formal appearance, regularly pinch out the growing tips, trim the plants throughout the growing season in summer. They should be planted in well-drained soil, watering regularly during summer. They are very heat to

Planting

Place one handful of the feed or a small handful of slow release fertilizer around the new plant once planted, fertilize every six months for best results

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