Botanical Name: Common Names:
Strobilanthes gossypinus Persian Shield, Pewter Bush,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Dense, Rounded
Description:
This stunning shrub grows to 1.2m x 1.2m. New growth is dark green covered with eye catching golden hairs and felted undersides. As the leaves mature, the gold hair turns a silvery grey colour. Ideal for adding colour, contrast and drama to any garden.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Prefers well drained soil kept drier during the winter months. Once established, it is drought resistant but it water well in the warmer months until then. Must protect from frosts. Images and information courtesy of Touch of Class Plants.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Acanthaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Grey, Silver
Flower Colour: Purple
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: TBA
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Tender
Wind: High
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