Dyschoriste nova

Dyschoriste nova

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Common Names

Pink Dyschoriste (english)

Taxonomy

Family STERCULIACEAE
Genus Dyschoriste
Species nova
SA Plant Number
Basionym Dyschoriste nova

Description

Dyschoriste nova is a hardy, evergreen, shrubby perennial that has beautiful, almost maroon-green leaves. Pale pink to white flowers are borne almost all year through except during mid-winter. 

The leaves on the tips of the branches turn purple in winter. Flowers best in full sun but also grows in semi-shade. Prune back lightly after flowering. Makes a beautiful small formal hedge to edge beds with.

Size 30 to 60cm

Uses

Landscaping: Makes a good clipped hedge.Good plant to add a small amount of height to a layered planting bed.Excellent container plant.

Distribution

Unknown

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