Annuals – Confetti Hypoestes

Botanical name: hypoestes phyllostachya

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 1-2 ft in height and in width

Hardy zone: zones 9-11

Foliage color: green/white/red

Growth rate: reaches full maturity in first growing season

Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: bedding/groundcover plant, container plant

Light needs: 3-6 hours of sun per day

Special features: visual interesting and colorful foliage

Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow release granular fertilizer in the early spring

Best time to plant: spring

Best type of soil: loam, sand

Companion plants: caladiums, impatiens, english ivy

Toxicity level: potentially mildly toxic if ingested

Invasive species: no