Purple Knight - Alternanthera Dentata
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Description
Native to Central and South America. This frost sensitive plant is grown for its striking dark purple foliage. The rich colour is darkest in full sun, and makes a dramatic accent in sunny gardens.
They also make an excellent hedge and can be used as a beautiful foliage contrast against other plants and flower borders.
Common Name: Purple Knight Botanical Name: Alternanthera Dentata Plant size: Approx 12 - 15 cm Pot size: 50mm pot. Max growth: Approx high and 40 - 50cm wide. 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 resultsThey prefer well drained soil.
Attributes
Climate Zone
- Arid
- Subtropical
- Temperate
- Tropical
Flowers
- Non Flowering
Garden Style
- Cottage Garden
- Tropical Garden
Growth Rate
- Fast
Hedging
- Border Hedge
- Low Hedge
Plant Spacing
- 20 - 30cm
Plant Type
- Evergreen
- Foliage Plants
- Small Shrubs
Position
- Full Sun
- Semi Shade
Uses
- Container Plants
- Edge planting
- Feature planting
- Mass planting
- Retaining walls
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