A fast-growing, evergreen shrub with attractive, pink-margined bronze leaves. Suitable for warmer climates, it can grow to 4m tall and makes an ideal hedge at the coast.
Care
Acalypha wilkesiana prefers light well drained, average to moderately fertile soil. Some sand to loam within the 5.5 to 7 pH range will suit these beautiful plants. Irrigation: The soil must be kept consistently moist for wilkesiana plants. If the soil dries out, rapid leaf drop usually occurs.