False Eranthemum – Purple Pseuderanthemum

Glossy, almost metallic leaves in deep purple-black with hints of bronze and green. The False Eranthemum (Pseuderanthemum) is a striking upright shrub that adds dramatic colour to a garden bed, hedge, patio or bright corner.

Why you'll love it

• Rich, shiny dark-purple foliage that stands out against green plants
• Upright, easy-to-shape growth that's great for borders and low hedges
• Hardy and fast-growing in Kenya's climate
• Grows well in pots or in the ground

What you get

• 1 healthy False Eranthemum in a green nursery pot, as shown in our nursery photos
• The stand and other plants in the photos are not included
• Some gallery images are illustrative styling ideas. Our nursery photos show the actual stock

Care tips

• Light: Full sun to partial shade. More sun gives deeper purple colour
• Water: Water regularly and let the topsoil dry slightly between waterings
• Feeding: Feed monthly during the growing season
• Pruning: Trim the tips to keep it bushy and compact

Grown and sold by Jowaki Gardens in Ting'anga, Kiambu, Kenya.