Hypoestes phyllostachya 'Confetti Red'

Polka Dot Plant, Flamingo Plant, Freckle Face, Measles Plant, Pink Dot

Family: Acanthaceae Acanthus


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 9A - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Lavender
Bloom time Early Summer to Early Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Container, massing
Height 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm
Spread 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Green, pink, variegated
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attractive foilage