Alternanthera dentata Little Ruby PBR AltdenLR LRU30 140mm
Alternanthera dentata Little Ruby PBR AltdenLR LRU30 140mm
Product Description
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Alternanthera dentata Little Ruby PBR LRU30,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers, Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Rounded, Spreading
Description:
Little Ruby™ is the perfect mounding ground cover with a compact, spreading habit. It has stunning deep burgundy foliage that makes it a stand out plant. It is a third the size of common Alternanthera dentata. It thrives in sunny to partially shaded areas and is low-maintenance, making it a popular choice for borders, ground covers, or container plantings. Grows to approx. 30-40cm H x 60-90 cm W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Groundcover, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases:Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Amaranthaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Purple
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate