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