An upright, suckering perennial to 4m tall with large, glossy leaves with a maroon-red midrib, dark purple-red striping across the leaves on the upper surface and purple shading beneath. Mature plants may bear long-lasting, yellow-brown flowers enclosed in purple bracts from summer into autumn followed by yellowish fruits
Position
Soil Types
Max Height
2.5-4 metres
Max Spread
2.5-4 metres