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Pseuderanthemum atropurpureum 'Black Varnish'

Pseuderanthemum - Black Varnish

Woody perennial native to the Malay peninsula but now widespread throughout the Caribbean.

Lacquered chocolate purple leaves
Bright crimson blooms on upright stems spring to fall
Tolerates light salt drift

Height: 24 - 36 in
Spread: 12 - 18 in
Category: Flowering Shrub

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Blooms all Season

Group in clusters of three or more as an accent. Complement with yellow-tone plants such as Arboricola Trinette or Sloppy Painter Croton. Feed with a slow-release 14-14-14 granular fertilizer every three months. Protect from temperatures dropping below 45F for an extended period. Will drop some foliage in winter.