Barleria cristata (Philippine Violet) - Video 1

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Botanical name: Barleria cristata

Common names: Philippine Violet, Crested Philippine Violet, December Flower

Family: Acanthaceae

Origin: India and southeast Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeRegular waterBlue, lavender, purple flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
Barleria cristata
Barleria cristata produces vibrant purple, pink, or white flowers, adding a splash of color to your garden.It flowers for a long time, often from summer to late fall, providing continuous beauty.Its flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, promoting a healthy garden ecosystem.


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Barleria cristata - Philippine violet

Philippine violet. Grows into a shapely shrub with minimal pruning. The purple trumpet-shaped flowers openin in terminal clusters. This is an easy-to-grow shrub, about 3ft height, which can be used for a garden hedge or tightly clipped into geometrical shapes. Takes both sun and shade, it requires some more sun to flower profusely and occasional pruning to promote bushy growth.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
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6"/1 gal or larger pot, large plant
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