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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) — making it substantial enough to read clearly in containers yet compact enough for layered plantings
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) — it offers season-long foliage color from spring planting until temperatures decline
Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — and shaded garden rooms.<br><br>In design
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) — and avoid letting the plant dry down severely
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) — Best in part shade to shade, it prefers average, well-drained soil with consistent moisture
Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — Hypoestes phyllostachya is hardy in USDA Zones 10a to 11b
Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — Hardy in USDA Zones 10-11
Red II Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) — Best in part shade to shade, it prefers average, well-drained soil with consistent moisture; it offers
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