Pseudopanax 'Purpurea' ^Sale

Pseudopanax ‘Purpurea’

Purple Five-finger

Description:
Striking native shrub or small tree, admired for its deeply divided, palmate leaves that emerge a rich purple to bronze-black colour. Over time, foliage can age to greenish-purple, providing year-round colour contrast in the garden. Its upright, bushy growth habit makes it a bold feature plant, well-suited for modern landscapes and native plantings.

Height:

3 – 5 m

Width:

2 – 3 m

Position:

Prefers full sun to part shade; best foliage colour in full sun.

Soil:

Moist, well-drained soils; tolerant of a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogging.

Uses:

·       Feature specimen or focal point

·       Native gardens and revegetation projects

·       Contrast foliage in mixed plantings

·       Suitable for coastal and urban gardens

Care tips:

·       Protect young plants from heavy frost.

·       Mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.

·       Prune lightly to shape if needed; generally low-maintenance.

·       Feed in spring with a slow-release fertiliser for natives.

·       Drought-tolerant once established.

We have made every effort to display as accurately as possible the grade and quality of the plant in the images. 

Plants are subject to availability; there is a slight possibility the plants can be sold before your order is processed. In this instance we can offer a refund or credit and let you know when more plants become available.