STROBILANTHES, Purple Passion

Purple Passion is an outstanding tropical looking plant with rich purple foliage with dark green edge and metallic sheen. It is an excellent colour, structure and texture plant. Purple Passion looks best with pinks, blues, purples and silvers. For a breathtaking combination, plant with any chartreuse-coloured foliage plant. Ideal for combination planters, garden beds, tropical landscapes and big containers for patios or decks.

Bloom TimeConstant colour all summer until first frost.
HabitUpright
Height24 inches (61 cm)
Width6–8 inches (15-20 cm)
Companion PlantCompatible with all Tried & True and regular varieties. Looks especially good with Nemesia Innocence and Helichrysum Azure Sunset.
WateringKeep soil moist at all times.
FeedingRegularly with a high nitrogen plant food.
PlantingWell-drained soil in full sun.

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