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Growing Requirements

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

Characteristics

Very shiny bronze red to maroon, finely edged with red. The petioles are red. The margins of the medium to large leaves are slightly undulated. The outer edges, towards the leaf tip, may turn down. The tips themselves are often turned down. There may be some creasing on the leaf blade.

History

'Metallica'
Speciesfruticosa
Colours
  • Red
Origin Countryflag of Australia Australia
Leaf ShapeIntermediate
Light RequirementFiltered Light
SizeLarge
Produces FlowersYes
Produces SeedYes
SizeLarge