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Iresine herbstii
Bloodleaf
Colour in Iresine herbstii comes entirely from the leaf. The Bloodleaf carries rounded, waxy foliage in deep burgundy shot through with bright magenta veining, or in lime-green with yellow, and it holds that intensity all season without ever needing to flower.
It is used in blocks and ribbons where a scheme needs a hard colour break between two greens, and it is equally at home in interior planters under good light.
Specifications
- Height0.4 to 1 metre
- Width0.4 to 0.8 metres
- Native toTropical South America, chiefly Brazil and Ecuador
- FoliageRounded waxy leaves in deep burgundy with magenta veins, or lime with yellow veins; evergreen in warm climates
- Growth rateFast
Conditions
- SoilPrefers fertile, moist, well-drained soils
- LightFull sun to partial shade; colour is strongest in good light but harsh midday sun scorches
- WaterModerate to regular; does not tolerate drying out
- ClimateThrives in tropical and subtropical regions and in conditioned interiors elsewhere
Additional Features
- UsesColour blocking, bedding ribbons, planters, interior landscaping and seasonal display
- SpacingPlant 0.3 to 0.4 metres apart for a solid colour block
- Low MaintenancePinch back regularly to keep plants dense; replace beds when they open out
- Pest ResistanceWatch for aphid and whitefly on soft new growth
- Seasonal AppealLeaf colour is held continuously rather than in a flowering flush
- VersatilityPerforms in open ground, in raised planters and in interior containers
Bloodleaf is the simplest way to put a strong, reliable block of colour into a bed without depending on a flowering season.
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Prepared 09 September 2026