Purple Raingora (Brachyglottis respanda ‘purpurea’) will ad accent or contrast against lighter foliaged trees. Reaching 2.5-6 m tall and 2-4 m wide, the branches, young shoots and leaves are white felted. Later foliage develops into large, oblong, wavy-edged leaves, rich coppery purple above and silvery beneath. Great panicles of purplish-toned flower heads appear in late winter and spring. A fast grower for temperate to warm temperate regions, the Purple Rangiora adapts to most soil conditions, if given adequate water during dry periods and the Plants in filtered light or shaded position in the garden. It tolerates salt spray, but not heavy frosts. Pruning after flowering will maintain if wished, a bushy plant. Increase by cuttings taken in late spring. Read more »