RHS Synonyms
Eupatorium atrorubens, Eupatorium ianthinum, Eupatorium raffillii, Eupatorium sordidum, Hebeclinium atrorubens, Hebeclinium ianthinum
Conservatory Greenhouse Shrubs Trees
A bushy, rounded shrub to about 3m. Young shoots are covered with velvety red hairs which remain on the undersides of the broadly oval, deep green leaves. Rounded clusters of scented, fluffy, purple flowers appear mainly in winter
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Loam
Max Height
2.5-4 metres
Max Spread
1.5-2.5 metres