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Growing Requirements

Requires protection from any direct sun. Shadehouse conditions are ideal.

Characteristics

Dark green, edged purple. In the cooler months the newest growth is mottled with soft purple and white. The colour quickly changes to a bright dark purple. The petioles are edged with purple. The margins of the medium size leaves are slightly undulated. The outer edges of the newer growth turn up. The foliage is held stiffly erect. The fruit is purple/red.

History

'Purple King'
Speciesfruticosa
Colours
  • Green
  • Purple
  • White
Origin Countryflag of Australia Australia
Leaf ShapeIntermediate
Light RequirementPart Shade
SizeMedium
Produces FlowersYes
Produces SeedYes
SizeMedium
Breeders