Barleria Purple Gem

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$4.30

Green, white, and purple foliage, and small purple flowers, make this compact flowering shrub an attractive feature plant and a complementary backdrop to seasonal flowers. Neat enough for a low hedge with year-round interest.

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Description

Barleria obtusa 'Purple Gem'

DESCRIPTION: Commonly known as bush violet, 'Purple Gem' is a decorative foliage plant with white and purple leaves, and small purple flowers appearing during the warmer months of the year.
USE IN: Accent planting within tropical settings or to brighten a dark corner of the garden.
LOCATION: Plant in full sun/part shade position in the garden. Tolerates drought but thrives in well watered conditions and tropical climates. Frost free locations.
CARE: Water regularly during the first 8-12 weeks until the plant is established; protect from frost. Light tip pruning when the plant is young will help promote a dense growth habit.
HEIGHT & WIDTH: 1 m H x .6 m W.
YOUR PLANTS: These plants are tubestock plants, young healthy plants with new roots that will establish quickly in your garden. The pot size is 42 mm wide and 80 mm high.

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