A spectacular and truly tough feature plant requiring little water or fertiliser once established. The luxuriant red underside of the broad leaf deepens in cooler weather and brightens any surrounding environment.
Full sun but suitable for shade.
Dimensions: 2m X 1.5m.
Flowers: a branching spike reaching up to 3.5m tall covered in hundreds of delicate white flowers. The flower stem will last up to twelve months on the plant. Bird attractant, copious amounts of nectar bring Honeyeaters, Wattlebirds, Friarbirds and Silver Eyes.
Foliage: red or maroonish underside with grey broad leaves. When grown in the shade it appears greener, with more intense colour displayed through the cooler months. Thornless.
Uses: Use in large containers around the pool or on apartment balconies to heighten tropical themes. Create a high impact by displaying the underside of the leaf in exposed elevated planters or raised garden beds. Tolerates very cold temperatures in frost-free positions.