Bernieh's Garden
Barleria 'Purple Gem'
Species: Barleria Obtusa.
Common name: Barleria 'Purple Gem'
Botanic name: Barleria Obtusa
Family: Acanthaceae
Unusually coloured shrub with green, white & purple leaves, ideal for a sunny or partial shade position. Responds well to light pruning, bears mauve flowers in Spring & Summer. Good for tubs or borders.
. Height: Small shrub (less than 1m)
. Width: 40 - 50cm
. Flower colour: Mauve
. Flowering season: Spring/Summer
. Life span: Many years
. Fast growing
. Good for hedges.
. Good for low borders
. May be pruned to a smaller size.
. May be used as a feature
