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.

Water Medium

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

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) — weaving vivid red tones among begonias

Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — it can be massed for a lush tapestry effect or tucked into shaded edges to brighten dark corners

Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — Its crisp upright form and dramatic leaf pattern also make it valuable for small-space plantings

Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — where every texture and color note needs to earn its place

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, image 30

Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — The Hypoestes phyllostachya 'Red II' is a foliage annual with speckled red and dark green to, image 29

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

Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — A Proven Winners® selection, it suits containers, mass plantings, and borders; weaving vivid red tones among

Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — Hardy in USDA Zones 10-11; a Proven Winners® selection, it suits containers, mass plantings, and borders

Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — commonly referred to as Red II Polka Dot Plant; textured effect that feels both playful and refined

Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — is a foliage annual with a lively; it offers season-long foliage color from spring planting until

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