Strobilanthus dyerianus, Persian ShieldThis shimmering purple and silver foliaged shrub from tropical Burma is much hardier than you would expect. It grows to about 1.5 metres and likes a spot in the shade where its iridescent leaves can be shown off to best advantage. When combined with the blue flowering Ginger as above it makes a stunning display.As growth is fairly rapid it needs to be cut back regularly to stop it getting too "leggy" .In cooler climates it can be treated as an annual foliage plant or brought indoors or placed in a conservatory over winter.Flowers are insignificant and these can be cut off as they appear in much the same way you would do with Coleus.
where can I buy this plant in Sydney or NSW?
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Cabbage Tree Wholesale Nursery in Sydney grow it .They are at Dural. They may sell you one direct or can let you know a retail outlet.
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