Dawn
Autumn colors? Not really, this is the color of this plant called Acalypha Wilkesiana in any season. This is a very common bush used as a hedge plant. It is also called Jacobs coat, copper leaf etc. This plant needs little or no attention and grows up to three meters in height. It makes a nice tall hedge.
The only problem with these plants are that they are easily attacked by the mealy bug which then spreads to the rest of the garden. To keep the plant healthy, a regular spray of organic insecticide is essential, also it is important to not let the flowers come up. The flowers are the first to be attacked by the white mealy bugs. Constant pruning is required to keep the plant healthy and in good shape.
The coppery leaves look amazing when they catch the light. They look like a fire wall in the evening light. The darker deeper shades of the older leaves give the plant a nice contrast and an attractive look.
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Do you like the color of these leaves?
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Would you like to have a hedge like this?
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Beautiful plant! Gardening is not an easy job but it’s so rewarding!
Very nice colors … I had a hedge and I threw it out and replaced it with a real fence
I have some painful memories associated with Autumn Leaves
beautiful color indeed , thank you for sharing
I was thinking about whether it was a plant that used to be around me in the 70s to 80s but had not seen it for a long time. If true, I did not choose it as a fence because it is too wide even though the color is very beautiful.
I am sure it is, it is a pretty common plant . I agree it is wide for a hedge but huge parks and institutions have these as hedges.
Beautiful colour.
One does not need flowers to colour a garden.
True, there are leaves that can bring color and beauty to the garden. Coleus and crotons are some of those.
We have multi croutons that take care of colour when flowers do not bloom
I have a few cortons, and a few coleus too, they are sure to make a difference.
Lovely colors here Dawn.
I love the way they look when the catch the evening sun.