About this item
Brighten the Southern garden with the bold foliage and striking heart shaped leaves of this standout ornamental plant, highly prized for its large eye catching foliage to contrast with other subtle landscape plants. Each attractive leaf has a randomly splashed and flecked unevenly variegated pattern of rich bluish green hues accented with creamy highlights and hints of chartreuse. Multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with an uprightly spreading habit, and can grow up to 4 ft. in 1 season. In frost free areas, it becomes a fast growing shrub useful as an accent, mass planting, near the foundation, and in patio pots. Does best in full sun to partial shade and in soil that should not be allowed to dry out completely.
- Features
- Heart-shaped leaves add a tropical touch to your garden
- Requires full sun and partial shade for proper growth
- Can be planted throughout the year
Specifications
- Additional Characteristics
Disease Resistant,Fast Growing,Insect Resistant,Low Maintenance
- Average Shipping Height (in.)
18 in
- Best Time to Plant
Year Round
- Bloom Season
No Blossoms
- Blossom Color Family
No Blossoms
- Botanical Name
Acalypha wilkesiana 'Java White
- Common Name Family
Red Copper Plant
- Container Size
10 Inches
- Fragrance
Non-Fragrant
- Hardiness Zone
10 (30 to 40 F),11 (40 to 50 F)
- Minimum Space Between Plantings (in.)
24 in
- Number of plants included (Pack-Size)
1
- Returnable
90-Day
- Sun Tolerance
Full Sun
- Water Requirements
Daily
- Wildlife Attracted
No Wildlife Attracted
- Wildlife Deterred
No Wildlife Deterred
- Mature Height (in.)
24 in.
- Mature Width (in.)
48 in.