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.

While naturally growing to 1.5m this colourful tropical plant can be pruned to a neat hedge of 0.5-1.0m. This cultivar has burgundy, cream and green leaves and is very showy. It has terminal clusters of tubular reddish pink flowers but is mainly used for its vibrant foliage.

There is now an abundance of new cultivars of this garden favourite. Providing year round colour with a wide array of leaf shapes and growth habits this plant is equally at home in full sun or semi shaded position. An absolute must for the sub-tropical garden.

Many new selections of this ever popular garden favourite are now available. There are cultivars with a range of growth habits, from low border shrubs to 0.5m through to taller selections growing 1-2m in height. With a wide range of flower colours, including pink, orange, yellow and even white, there is sure to be one to suit every situation.