Overview
Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. carruthersii 'Eldorado' is a plant with a shrub, upright habit in the genus Pseuderanthemum, part of the Acanthaceae family, with green, variegated with pink, purple, or yellow foliage. Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. carruthersii 'Eldorado' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include ornamental plant and container plant.
About
Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. carruthersii 'Eldorado' is an upright shrub cultivar within the Pseuderanthemum genus, known for its variegated foliage displaying shades of pink, purple, or yellow against green leaves. This plant thrives in fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and prefers a south-facing, sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. Suitable for ornamental use and container growing, it is hardy to UK zone H4 and is best propagated by stem cuttings. 'Eldorado' is particularly attractive during the spring and summer seasons.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Pseuderanthemum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist, well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. carruthersii 'Eldorado' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Shrub, upright
- Foliage
- Green, variegated with pink, purple, or yellow
- Suggested uses
- Ornamental plant, container plant
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. carruthersii 'Eldorado'
- Propagation
- Stem cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Generally resistant
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. carruthersii 'Eldorado'?
Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. carruthersii 'Eldorado' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. carruthersii 'Eldorado' need?
Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. carruthersii 'Eldorado' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist to well-drained.
Is Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. carruthersii 'Eldorado' hardy in the UK?
Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. carruthersii 'Eldorado' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. carruthersii 'Eldorado'?
Stem cuttings.
More in the Pseuderanthemum genus
- Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. atropurpureum 'Rubrum'
- Pseuderanthemum graciliflorum
- Pseuderanthemum leuconeuron
