Overview
Pseuderanthemum graciliflorum 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 graciliflorum 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 graciliflorum is an upright shrub belonging to the genus Pseuderanthemum in the Acanthaceae family. It features green foliage variegated with pink, purple, or yellow, providing ornamental interest particularly in spring and summer. This cultivar thrives in fertile, moist, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, and prefers a south-facing, sheltered aspect in full sun or partial shade. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for use as an ornamental or container plant and can be propagated by stem cuttings.
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 graciliflorum 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 graciliflorum
- Propagation
- Stem cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Generally resistant
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Pseuderanthemum graciliflorum?
Pseuderanthemum graciliflorum prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pseuderanthemum graciliflorum need?
Pseuderanthemum graciliflorum grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist to well-drained.
Is Pseuderanthemum graciliflorum hardy in the UK?
Pseuderanthemum graciliflorum 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 graciliflorum?
Stem cuttings.
More in the Pseuderanthemum genus
- Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. atropurpureum 'Rubrum'
- Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. carruthersii 'Eldorado'
- Pseuderanthemum leuconeuron
