About
This free-flowering annual, reaching 15-45cm, with a bushy habit. It produces abundant flowers in pink. 'Shiny Rose Purple' is valued in garden settings.
About the genus
Iresine can be annuals or evergreen perennials with simple, ovate leaves, usually brightly coloured or patterned, with insignificant terminal spikes of whitish flowers in summer
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers
Care notes
CultivationFertile moist soil, sun
PruningDeadhead regularly
PropagationSow spring
Pest resistanceAphids, slugs
Disease resistanceGrey mould