Overview
Iresine rhizomatosa is a bushy bedding in the genus Iresine, part of the Amaranthaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Iresine rhizomatosa grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include bedding, conservatory and greenhouse, flower borders and beds and garden edging.
About
Iresine rhizomatosa, commonly known as juba bush, is a bushy deciduous plant from the Amaranthaceae family. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. This cultivar is suitable for bedding, conservatories, greenhouses, flower borders, and garden edging. It produces small, inconspicuous whitish flower spikes in summer and autumn. Propagation is best done by softwood cuttings in late winter or early spring, and it requires protection in the UK as it is hardy to H1c.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Iresine
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1c
Plant details
Iresine rhizomatosa size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bedding, Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Bedding, Conservatory and greenhouse, Flower borders and beds, Garden edging
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Iresine rhizomatosa
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings in late winter or early spring
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Glasshouse red spider mite
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Iresine rhizomatosa?
Iresine rhizomatosa prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Iresine rhizomatosa need?
Iresine rhizomatosa grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Iresine rhizomatosa hardy in the UK?
Iresine rhizomatosa has an RHS hardiness rating of H1c, meaning it needs a warm, frost-free position of 5–10°C and is best grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Iresine rhizomatosa?
Softwood cuttings in late winter or early spring.
