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Dark Purple Rose Bush

Dodonaea viscosa purpurea shrub with colourful, purple foliage growing an an informal hedge.

Dodonaea viscosa purpurea (Purple Hop Bush)

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Dodonaea viscosa purpurea, commonly known as Purple Ake Ake, features lush, purple leaves which are held densely off upright stems. The foliage is adorned with masses of small, pink flowers in summer as it grows to 4 m tall and 2.5 m wide. Dodonaea purpurea is commonly trimmed into a hedge, grown as an informal hedge, included in mixed or native plantings, used for riparian planting, grown as a screen, or planted as a backdrop for smaller plants. The versatility and excellent aesthetics of this plant make it very popular with landscape designers and gardeners alike.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 4.00 m
Spread: 2.50 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Shade, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian
Tibouchina 'Blaze of Glory' dark blue-purple flower above variegated foliage.

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Tibouchina 'Blaze Of Glory' (Glory Bush) is a spectacular evergreen shrub renowned for its intense purple flowers and lush velvety green foliage. Flowering generously through the warmer months this striking plant creates bold colour impact in New Zealand gardens. Its upright habit and vibrant blooms make it ideal for feature planting and sheltered borders. Fast growing and highly ornamental this Tibouchina brings a dramatic tropical feel to outdoor spaces.

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Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Garden uses: Containers, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
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Dodonaea viscosa purpurea (Purple Hop Bush)

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