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Iresine
Iresine diffusa f. herbstii cultivars
Other Common Names: Bloodleaf, Beefsteak Plant, Chicken Gizzard Plant
Synonyms: Iresine herbstii
Family: Amaranthaceae
This is a colourful and easy-to-grow foliage plant which can be used in bedding schemes or mass-planted under palms etc in tropical gardens.
There are are few different types types with red leaved and yellow/green/ variegated leaves.
iresine was the featured plant in the 19-04-2024 edition of Get Results Gardening, a weekly publication for Australians via email. When you request a free trial (go calyx.com.au/getresultsgardening.html for more information), you can ask for a copy of the 19-04-2024 edition if you want to see the iresine article (Australian residents only).
Iresine in the Landscape
These pictures should help you understand the growth habit of iresine and the kind of landscape situations you might use it in. All photographs taken in Brisbane. All the photos so far were taken in Brisbane. Click for larger images.
Iresine 'Verschaffeltii'
Looking for more information about growing iresine in Queensland? Due to the demise of online advertising and the risk of appropriation by AI bots and others, most of the in-depth information intended for these webpages is now being directed towards the email publication (mini-magazine) Get Results Gardening. If you live in Australia, ask for a free trial. Go to calyx.com.au/getresultsgardening.html for more information. At the same time, you can ask for a copy of the 19-04-2024 edition, which contained an article about iresine.
ABN 38 518 961 623
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