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Purple Joyweed

Purple Joyweed
Photo: Sheldon Navie
Invasive Plant
Purple Joyweed
Alternanthera brasiliana Syn. Alternanthera dentata
 

Popular hedging plant used for its contrasting dark purple foliage, forming a thick 0.3- 0.6m bush. When left unpruned the plant can climb by leaning on the branches of adjacent shrubs and reach over 1m. It can also produce small 'off-white' flowers.

 

HOW IT SPREADS

  • The plant reproduces easily from small stem pieces discarded through the dumping of garden waste.
  • The seeds are also thought to assist in the spread of this plant, even germinating in cracks in concrete.
 
 
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Other superior selections include;

  • Acalypha wilkesiana 'Firestorm'
  • Graptophyllum pictum - Burgundy Caricature Plant
  • Evolvulus pilosus - Blue Sapphire

Ask your local retailer for more superior selections

 

Alternative Plants

Blushing Beauty
Photo: Macbird Floraprint
Alternative Plant Blushing Beauty
Gossia inophloia 'Blushing Beauty'
Trees and Shrubs
 

Fantastic Australian native that is easily trimmed to form thick hedges of purplish foliage from 0.5 - 1m. It has small pinkish purple leaves that are at their most vibrant when young. Keeping your plants well pruned will provide the best results.

Dwarf Snow In Summer
Photo: Macbird Floraprint
Alternative Plant Dwarf Snow In Summer
Melaleuca linariifolia 'Claret Tops'
Trees and Shrubs
 

A lower growing cultivar of the original 'Snow In Summer' this plant can reach over 2m if left untrimmed. For the best effect keep it well pruned to a height of 0.75- 1.25m. The spectacular maroon red new growth will appear soon after and remain for many weeks.

Gardenia
Photo: Macbird Floraprint
Alternative Plant Gardenia
Gardenia jasminoides'Radicans'
Trees and Shrubs
 

Excellent border or low hedge plant to 0.5m, with small glossy green foliage and absolutely covered in white fragrant blooms throughout all but the coldest months of the year. A fantastic plant when mass planted.

 
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