GREAT FOLIAGE VARIETIES
ALTERNANTHERA
BEGONIA
DICHONDRA
Alternanthera brasiliana
Begonia x hybrida
Dichondra argentea
Purple Prince
Height: 25-40 cm Spread: 45-50 cm Containers: 6 pack, 10 to 18 cm pot Plug crop time (weeks): 4-5 Transplant to finish (weeks): 7-8 First compact seed alternanthera is an easy‑to-grow alternative to vegetative varieties. This durable carpet of ruby/ burgundy foliage is great in containers and low‑maintenance landscapes. May flower under very short days; light plants at that time of year to prevent bud formation.
Gryphon
Silver Falls
Height: 35-40 cm Spread: 40-45 cm Containers: 10 cm to 25 cm pot, 30 cm pot or HB, 40 cm pot Plug crop time (weeks): 8-9 Transplant to finish (weeks): 5-6 Easy-care, low-water plant blends beauty with durability to make dramatic mixed or solo containers. Fits into existing begonia plug culture, and is easier and quicker to produce than vegetative foliage types.
Height: 5-8 cm Spread: 90-120 cm Containers: 10 cm to 25 cm pot, 30 cm pot or HB, 40 cm pot Plug crop time (weeks): 5 Transplant to finish (weeks): 6-7 True cascading habit is excellent for mixed containers or hanging baskets. Performs as a low-growing groundcover, but requires well-drained soils. Very heat and drought tolerant.
FANTASTIC ALTERNANTHERA
Purple Knight Alternanthera dentata
STYLE
Height: 45-90 cm Spread: 60-90 cm Containers: 6 pack, 10 to 18 cm pot Plug crop time (weeks): 5-6 Transplant to finish (weeks): 6-7 Economical, easy‑to‑produce plant is ideal for mixed containers and in the landscape as a vigorous bedding plant. Very heat tolerant. Foliage colour is darkest in full sun. Height varies by location and it grows taller in warmer conditions.
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