Alternanthera dentata Little Ruby
Alternanthera dentata - Little Ruby
- Mature size: 30-50cm tall x 40-60cm wide.
- Recommended spacing: 30-50cm apart
- Ideal growing conditions: Full sun-part shade.
- Growth rate: Slow-Moderate-fast.
Uses: Pot/container plant, patio/verandah plant, small gardens, formal gardens, Parterre gardens, wildflower/cottage garden, understory planting, shaded courtyard, garden filler, mass plantings, lining driveways, short hedge, borders/edges, retaining wall.
Noteworthy: Hardy evergreen, low maintenance, attractive foliage.
Tolerant: Pruning/hard cut-backs, light frost once established.
Colour/Growth form: Burgundy-maroon leaves, small white flowers, short evergreen shrub, dense/compact growth.
Alternanthera dentata ‘Little Ruby’ is a striking evergreen shrub that adds a bold pop of colour to gardens and outdoor spaces. Its rich burgundy-maroon foliage and compact, dense growth make it perfect for low hedges, borders, or as a standout in mass plantings. Thriving in pots, patios, and small gardens, it’s a versatile choice for formal or cottage-style designs. This hardy, low-maintenance plant tolerates hard pruning, and can handle light frost once established. Ideal for adding texture and depth to any planting scheme.
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Alternanthera dentata - Little Ruby
- Mature size: 30-50cm tall x 40-60cm wide.
- Recommended spacing: 30-50cm apart
- Ideal growing conditions: Full sun-part shade.
- Growth rate: Slow-Moderate-fast.
Uses: Pot/container plant, patio/verandah plant, small gardens, formal gardens, Parterre gardens, wildflower/cottage garden, understory planting, shaded courtyard, garden filler, mass plantings, lining driveways, short hedge, borders/edges, retaining wall.
Noteworthy: Hardy evergreen, low maintenance, attractive foliage.
Tolerant: Pruning/hard cut-backs, light frost once established.
Colour/Growth form: Burgundy-maroon leaves, small white flowers, short evergreen shrub, dense/compact growth.
Alternanthera dentata ‘Little Ruby’ is a striking evergreen shrub that adds a bold pop of colour to gardens and outdoor spaces. Its rich burgundy-maroon foliage and compact, dense growth make it perfect for low hedges, borders, or as a standout in mass plantings. Thriving in pots, patios, and small gardens, it’s a versatile choice for formal or cottage-style designs. This hardy, low-maintenance plant tolerates hard pruning, and can handle light frost once established. Ideal for adding texture and depth to any planting scheme.
