Acalypha wilkesiana
Copperleaf
Euphorbiaceae
Annuals, Shrubs
ACALYPHANative to Southeast Asia and Pacific Islands. Beyond the hardiness range, the tree could be grown indoors. All bloom intermittently during the warmest months. Must have good drainage. Pinch young plants regularly to encourage bushy growth.
Acalypha wilkesianaNative to the Pacific Islands. Foliage is more colorful than many flowers. Often used as an annual, substituting for flowers from late summer to frost. In a warm, sheltered spot, copperleaf can grow as a shrub to 6 ft. or taller, nearly as wide. Leaves come in various blends of bronzy green, red and purple, or red. Hybrid ‘Sizzle Scissors’ has finely dissected leaves strongly edged in pink. Outdoor potted plants should be kept slightly dry through winter.
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Native to Southeast Asia and Pacific Islands. Beyond the hardiness range, the tree could be grown indo...
Acalypha wilkesiana
Native to the Pacific Islands. Foliage is more colorful than many flowers. Often used as an annual, su...
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