alternanthera little ruby for sale

Why Choose Alternanthera Little Ruby?

Alternanthera 'Little Ruby' is celebrated for its lush, mounded form and exceptional colour retention. Its foliage features striking jewel-toned leaves that intensify through autumn, offering eye-catching contrast against green or grey-leafed plants. Growing to around 30–40cm tall and spreading up to 90cm wide, Little Ruby is ideal for low borders, mass planting, or filling gaps between shrubs and perennials.

This plant’s resilience is another reason it’s sought after. Little Ruby tolerates coastal conditions, copes with humidity, and grows best in full sun or part shade. It’s also very low-fuss—occasional trimming promotes dense, vibrant growth, and it rarely suffers from pests or diseases.

Complement Your Garden Design

Looking to pair your new Little Ruby with other striking foliage or flowering shrubs? Create a vibrant garden tapestry by combining Alternanthera Little Ruby with bold companions. For tropical flair, consider the variegated leaves of Alternanthera 'Party Time' (Party Time Plant), known for its pink-tinged foliage and lively presence indoors or outside.

For dramatic seasonal colour and pollinator-friendly blooms, set off your little ruby plantings with options like Erica cerinthoides 'Red' and Grevillea Jelly Baby (Jelly Baby Grevillea), both fantastic for attracting birds and bees. Or, explore year-round interest by pairing with the bold flowers of Fuchsia 'White Marshmallow' and the striking foliage of Coprosma 'Beatsons Brown'.

For coastal and compact gardens, Metrosideros 'Tahiti' also makes an ideal partner with its glossy leaves and fluffy red blossoms.

How to Grow and Care for Alternanthera Little Ruby

Alternanthera Little Ruby is simple to establish and rewarding to grow. Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny to lightly shaded spot. Water regularly until established, then only as needed—this plant is quite drought-tolerant once mature. Prune lightly to shape through the growing season or to keep compact for hedging.

Tip: Mulching around the base will keep roots cool and help maintain moisture, especially through warmer months.

Buy Alternanthera Little Ruby in NZ

Our nursery offers healthy, premium-grade Alternanthera Little Ruby for sale all year. Whether you’re refreshing your garden border, creating vibrant mass plantings, or after a stylish pot specimen, you can count on us for quality plants and expert advice.

Browse our full range of garden plants, including Alternanthera 'Party Time' (Party Time Plant), Erica cerinthoides 'Red', and more to find the perfect companions for your new Little Ruby. Give your garden a burst of colour and discover why Alternanthera Little Ruby remains a landscape favourite across New Zealand.