purple bird of paradise plant
The purple bird of paradise plant is a striking, tropical-looking specimen that adds dramatic flair to any New Zealand garden or indoor space. Coveted for its deep green leaves and eye-catching, almost architectural blooms, the purple bird of paradise plant conjures up images of lush, colourful landscapes. Many plant enthusiasts seek this unique beauty to create focal points in garden beds, containers, or even as a bold indoor statement piece. In this guide, we’ll explore everything you need to know about the purple bird of paradise plant, how to care for it, and some fantastic companion plants for a harmonious botanical display.
Acaena purpurea (Piripiri)
Acaena purpurea, commonly known as Purple Bidibidi, is a hardy New Zealand native groundcover admired for its striking purple foliage and creeping growth habit. This evergreen perennial forms dense mats that provide year round colour and weed suppression. It is perfect for adding texture and contrast to pathways, borders, and eco-friendly landscapes.
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Salvia Amistad
Salvia Amistad is one of the purple Salvias grown for its rich display of flowers from summer through autumn. It produces long and slender, flower spikes that host masses of showy, purple-blue flowers. The flowers sit neatly above the mid-green foliage as it grows to 1 m tall and the same wide. Salvia Amistad is ideal for herb gardens, mixed plantings, cottage gardens, borders, or container growing. A mass planting really suits this plant and gives a very rewarding display.
From $27.53
