Strobilanthes dyeriana

£6.50
Currently being propagated, please ask as we may have some, or we can at least let you know when they will hopefully be available
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A very striking foliage plant which always causes comment with attractive purple leaves, distinctly veined and with a metallic sheen. Pinch the growing tips back if stems get too leggy to promote a neat bushy habit. The flowers are pretty insignificant so don't worry about losing these,  this is primarily a foliage plant.

This plant is native to Burma so needs a warm reasonably humid place indoors between autumn and spring. These need to be brought indoors in early September in UK conditions, and only consider putting them out from June onwards when the nights are warm.  The purple colouration is best in good light levels but we find very strong sun scorches the leaves so protect from the midday sun in summer or behind glass. Take care not to over water - wait for the compost to dry out between each watering.  Overwatering and overpotting can easily kill this plant, so care is needed to get this through the winter. 

Common Name: Persian Shield
Plant Family: Acanthaceae
Plant Type: Tender Shrub
POT SIZE/QUANTITY
7 CM POTS
RHS Award of Garden Merit
Yes
Season of Interest
Spring to autumn
Sun or Shade
Sun to Part Shade
Height
low (up to 3 feet)
Minimum temperature
Tender (plus 5 to 10 deg. C.)
Position/Situation
Heated Conservatory, greenhouse or indoors
Planting Style
Exotic
Suggested Use
Houseplant
Leaf Colour
Purple
Habit/Shape
Bushy
Evergreen
Yes
Pot Sizes

Unless otherwise indicated our plants are supplied in the following pot sizes according to category. Dimensions refer to either the pot diameter (cm) or volume (litre);

  • Exotics/Conservatory & House Plants, Succulents: mostly as young plants in 7 to 9cm (approx. 0.5 litre)  or 1 litre pots
  • Hardy Perennials, Ferns and Grasses: 1 litre (approx. 12cm diameter)
  • Hardy Shrubs and Climbers: 1.5 or 2 litre 

The exact size of plants will vary with the growing season and may be cut back in accordance with normal pruning regimes or to fit in the box if they are excessively tall.

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Delivery Info
Region Order Value Carriage Charge Carrier Service Estimated Delivery from placing your order
UK (excluding N. Ireland) Hardy perennials bare rooted and 9 cm pots - up to 20 kg £6 - 8.50 Courier 2 - 5 days Up to 18 days
UK (excluding N. Ireland) Light weight small parcel up to 2 kg (up to 5 plants in 9 cm pots) £6 Royal Mail 1-2 Days (tracked) Up to 15 days
UK Mainland Orders over 2 kg £9.50 Courier 1-2 Days (tracked) Up to 15 days
Seeds & Cuttings only All orders £2 Royal Mail 1st Class Within 1 week

Local Delivery: Postcodes IP1 to IP8 & CO10

Orders over £35 FREE Our vehicles Within 1 week

Collect from Nursery (IP7 6LZ)

All orders FREE  

1-3 days (we will contact you)

Scottish Highlands
& Isle of Wight

Orders over 2 kg 

£10 - £20** Courier 2-5 working days (tracked)

Up to 18 days

Scottish Offshore Islands

Orders over 2 kg

£10 - £25** Courier 2-5 working days (tracked)

Up to 18 days

 

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