Eupatorium purpureum Ruby PP 31668 Yugoslavia (former) Calanthe sieboldii

Calanthe sieboldii

and remains looking great until it flowers and goes dormant in mid-spring

large lavender flowers

therefore we will not opt for tissue culture

On a trip to the UK

Eupatorium purpureum Ruby PP 31668 Yugoslavia (former) Calanthe sieboldii(aka: Eupatorium FLOREUPRE1) Eupatorium 'Ruby' is a wonderful Ute Gebhardt selection of the North American native, Eupatorium purpureum. This compact, well branched dwarf has been excellent in our garden trials. The dark purple 2. 5' tall stems, topped with heads of rich magenta flowers, starting for us in early July (NC), make this a standout in the garden. Average to moist soils and full sun are best.