Plant Information

Alternanthera Little Ruby

Alternanthera Little Ruby

Delightful deep burgundy-purple foliage forms a mounding groundcover with a compact, spreading habit. A display of white flowers appear in spring.

Highlights:

Loves humidity. Low maintenance and easy to care for. Year round colour.

Application:

Great for pots, borders, mass planting and as a groundcover.

Situation:

Plant in moist, well drained soil in full to part sun. In cold climates plant in a sheltered position to protect from frosts.

Care & Height:

Height to 40cm and width to 90cm. Keep moist during dry periods. Protect from heavy frosts, if the plant does get burnt over winter simply prune the affected foliage at the beginning of spring and feed with a good slow release fertilizer.

This plant appears in the following categories;
Containers, Foliage Feature, Ground Cover, Shrubs, Full sun, Part sun/shade,