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Growing Requirements

Tolerates full sun but best results are obtained when the plant is given some protection.

Characteristics

Bronze green, edged bright pink/red. In the cooler months the new growth is flushed with a brilliant pinkish red. The petioles are marked with pink/red. The margins of the medium to long leaves are moderately to heavily undulated. The outer edges turn up forming a vee. Some of the foliage may have a twisted appearance. Very hardy.

History

Named by Beresford Hutcheon & Carolyn Clarke.

'Krakatoa'
Speciesfruticosa
Colours
  • Pink
  • Red
Origin Countryflag of Australia Australia
Leaf ShapeKahili
Light RequirementFull Sun
SizeMedium
Produces FlowersYes
Produces SeedYes
SizeMedium
Breeders