Mat-forming evergreen perennial with spoon-shaped or oval, glossy deep purple leaves that turn darker in summer, & deep blue flowers borne in spikes to 20cm tall, in late spring & early summer.
A dense, slow-growing, large evergreen shrub of rounded habit, to 3m, with dark green, ovate leaves 2.5-5cm in length & clusters of small, highly-scented white flowers, occasionally followed by a few black fruits.
A double variety which is highly resistant to mildew as well as being exceptionally pretty! Good for pots & hanging baskets, amazing ground cover & great for attracting pollinators.
Calatheas are part of the ‘prayer plant’ family, Marantaceae. The prayer plant nickname stems from the daily movements of the plants leaves, known as nyctinasty.
A medium-sized deciduous shrub of upright habit, to 3m in height.Leaves 5-12cm in length, lanceolate, purplish when young, turning rosy-pink in autumn.