Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. atropurpureum 'Rubrum'

Also Known As

Eranthemum atropurpureum
Pseuderanthemum atropurpureum
Pseuderanthemum rubrum
Black Varnish Plant

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

10a-12

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Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. atropurpureum 'Rubrum' plant details

Fantastic foliage plant with dramatic, luxurious, glossy aubergine leaves. Remaining a compact and upright 2-3 feet tall, it makes an excellent container plant, with dark foliage playing beautifully against contrasting golden and variegated foliage, or creating a deliciously dark moody palette. Tolerates part shade but leaves are darkest in full sun.

Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. atropurpureum 'Rubrum' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with black, bronze and chocolate foliage. In summer purple and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. atropurpureum 'Rubrum'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: acanthaceae
Foliage: evergreen black, bronze and chocolate
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: purple and white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, foliage plant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. atropurpureum 'Rubrum'

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

PSEUDERANTHEMUM RUBRUM, has large shiny almost laquered leaves the color of eggplant. Likes sun to part shade, great for containers mixed with chartreuse foliage. Thrives on sun and heat growing 2-3 feet tall. Produces small white flowers with purple spots. Dramatic

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Pseuderanthemum rubrum "Black Varnish Plant" is a very dark foliage plant with oval shaped leaves that can turn almost black in color in full sun. Plants grow to 2 to 3 feet tall and are a great contrast plant in containers or in tropical landscape. Plants will put up a flower spike with small bright pink flowers. Easy to grow if zone 9 and up. Plants rooted in 3 to 4 inch pots.