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Growing Requirements

Prefers a well-lit situation offering the plant protection from the hot sun.

Characteristics

Mid green flushed and marked with pink/red. The margins are marked with bright pink/ red. In the cooler months the upper surface of the new growth is flushed with soft pink. The colour darkening with maturity. The colouring on the reverse of the newer leaves is a soft bright pink. The petioles are marked with pink/red. The margins of the leaves are slightly to moderately undulated. The outer edges of the newer growth usually turn up. This may be especially noticable towards the tips.

History

Named by Maureen Flanders.

'Rainbow Ribbons'
Speciesfruticosa
Colours
  • Pink
  • Red
Origin Countryflag of Australia Australia
Leaf ShapeKahili
Light RequirementFiltered Light
SizeMedium
Produces FlowersYes
Produces SeedYes
SizeMedium
Breeders