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Bartlettina sordida
Shrub with large velvety dark green leaves. Huge clusters of lavander-purple flowers at the end of the stems in autumn and spring. Flowers are fragrant. Tolerates light frost, and dry once established. Best planted in sun or a semi-shaded site
Genus
Bartlettina
Species
sordida
Cultivar
Common name
Purple torch of the clouds
Family name
Compositae
Place of origin
Mexico
DETAILS
Height
1 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Must be well drained / Prefers even moisture / Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Tolerates some frost
Enthusiast / Paradise / Sanctuary / Texture
Shrubs
Category
Small, height between 1 and 1.5 metres.
Availability
We have this currently available in a POT 3.5 container.
Ask for it at your retailer.
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