Red II Polka Dot Plant

Hypoestes phyllostachya

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Overview

The Hypoestes phyllostachya 'Red II' is a foliage annual with speckled red and dark green to near-black leaves. It grows upright to 16-22 inches tall and 8-14 inches wide, adding vivid texture to shaded plantings. Best in part shade to shade, it prefers average, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. A Proven Winners® selection, it suits containers, mass plantings, and borders. Hardy in USDA Zones 10-11.

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Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — The Hypoestes phyllostachya 'Red II' is a foliage annual with speckled red and dark green to near-black

Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — It grows upright to 16-22 inches tall and 8-14 inches wide, adding vivid texture to shaded plantings

Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — Best in part shade to shade, it prefers average, well-drained soil with consistent moisture

Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — A Proven Winners® selection, it suits containers, mass plantings, and borders

Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — Hardy in USDA Zones 10-11

Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — commonly referred to as Red II Polka Dot Plant

Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — is a foliage annual with a lively

Culture

Water: Medium

Shape & size

Mature height: 1.3333334–1.8333334 Ft.
Mature width: 0.6666667–1.1666666 Ft.

Classification

Family: Acanthaceae

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Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — The Hypoestes phyllostachya 'Red II' is a foliage annual with speckled red and dark green to near-black

Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — It grows upright to 16-22 inches tall and 8-14 inches wide, adding vivid texture to shaded plantings

Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — Best in part shade to shade, it prefers average, well-drained soil with consistent moisture

Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — A Proven Winners® selection, it suits containers, mass plantings, and borders

Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — Hardy in USDA Zones 10-11

Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — commonly referred to as Red II Polka Dot Plant

Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — is a foliage annual with a lively

Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — prized for its speckled red and deep green to near-black leaves

Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — this selection brings saturated color without relying on flowers

Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — Part of the Proven Winners® lineup

Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — textured effect that feels both playful and refined

Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — Red II typically reaches 16 to 22 inches tall with a spread of 8 to 14 inches

Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — Its upright habit gives the plant a neat

Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — making it substantial enough to read clearly in containers yet compact enough for layered plantings

Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — Though commonly grown as an annual in most climates

Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — Hypoestes phyllostachya is hardy in USDA Zones 10a to 11b

Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — where it may persist in frost-free gardens

Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — it offers season-long foliage color from spring planting until temperatures decline

Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — with no deadheading required.<br><br>This polka dot plant performs best in part shade to shade

Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — where its richly speckled leaves hold their color without the stress of harsh afternoon sun

Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — evenly moist soil with good drainage

Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — and avoid letting the plant dry down severely

Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — Red II excels as a container filler

Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — and shaded garden rooms.<br><br>In design

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