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STROBILANTHES rankanensis
A rare evergreen soft stemmed shrub with a multitude of blueish funnel-shaped flowers in late summer
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Taiwan -
Evergreen
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winterUse loam-based compost (JI No2) in full light with shade from hot sun
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Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Serrate
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Elliptic
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Ovate
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Height
90cm (36in) -
Spread
90cm (36in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightMound-forming perennial with upright, 4-angled, branched stems. Produces solitary, funnel-shaped flowers to 2.5cm (1in) long with white stripes in the leaf axils
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse
Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size90cm (36in)
90cm (36in)
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