Pseudopanax lessonii 'Purpurea'
Botanical Information
Family | Araliaceae |
Genus | Pseudopanax |
Species | lessonii |
Cultivar | 'Purpurea' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | Native to New Zealand. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 9a or greater |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | (-5) - 1 |
Temperature (°F) | 23 - 34 |
Height | 1.5 - 2.5 m |
Spread | 1.5 - 2.5 m |
Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | An upright evergreen shrub with dramatic foliage in varying colours. |
Shape | Rounded, bushy. |
Landscape | Container plant, wall-side borders. |
Propagation | Propagate by cuttings. |
Cultivation | Prefers full sun in fertile, well-draining soil. |
Pests | No notable pests or diseases. |
Notable Specimens | Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Photographs
![Pseudopanax lessonnii 'Purpurea', form. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019. Pseudopanax lessonnii 'Purpurea', form. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019.](photos/Pseudopanax-lessonii-Purpureus-frm.jpg)
Pseudopanax lessonnii 'Purpurea', form. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019.
![Pseudopanax lessonnii 'Purpurea', leaf. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019. Pseudopanax lessonnii 'Purpurea', leaf. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019.](photos/Pseudopanax-lessonii-Purpureus-lf.jpg)
Pseudopanax lessonnii 'Purpurea', leaf. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019.
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![Pseudopanax lessonnii 'Purpurea', fruit. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019. Pseudopanax lessonnii 'Purpurea', fruit. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019.](photos/Pseudopanax-lessonii-Purpureus-frt.jpg)
Pseudopanax lessonnii 'Purpurea', fruit. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019.
Awards
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