Brachyglottis repanda purpurea

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
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Brachyglottis repanda purpurea, Bushmans Friend, Toilet Paper Leaves, Purple Rangiora

Brachyglottis repanda purpurea, commonly known as Purple Rangiora or Bushmans Friend, is a NZ native shrub that features large, light purple-green leaves. The leaves have an interesting underside which is white and felted, just like the branches. The foliage is complemented in spring with cream-coloured flowers as it grows to 2.5 m high and 1.5 m wide. Brachyglottis repanda purpurea is a great plant for mixed plantings, regeneration plantings, native gardens, coastal gardens, or planting anywhere an attractive native is required.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	2.50 m
Spread:	1.50 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Hardy
Garden uses:	Hedging, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Brachyglottis repanda purpurea, Bushmans Friend, Toilet Paper Leaves, Purple Rangiora

Brachyglottis repanda purpurea Details

Brachyglottis repanda purpurea, commonly known as Purple Rangiora or Bushmans Friend, is a NZ native shrub that features large, light purple-green leaves. The leaves have an interesting underside which is white and felted, just like the branches. In spring, cream-coloured flowers are produced in abundance and add considerable appeal to this plant. It typically grows to 2.5 m high and 1.5 m wide but can be trimmed as necessary. Rangiora performs best in partial shade on a well-drained site though it will grow well in full sun also but tends to produce smaller leaves. This hardy plant is tolerant of dry periods, frost, and cool climates but should not be grown on heavy, wet soils. Brachyglottis repanda purpurea is a great plant for mixed plantings, regeneration plantings, native gardens, coastal gardens, or planting anywhere an attractive native is required.