‘LITTLE RUBY™’ is a compact, ornamental Alternanthera with rich burgundy–ruby foliage that forms a dense, low mounding habit. Its vibrant, intense leaf colour provides striking contrast and texture in garden beds, borders and containers, making it ideal for bold colour accents, mass planting and low edging.

Perfect for mass planting, borders, edging, rockeries, groundcover, containers and low hedging in warm climates.

Care

Light: Prefers full sun to part shade; best leaf colour in full sun
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soils; tolerates a range of garden soils
Climate: Suited to warm-temperate and subtropical climates; moderately frost tender — protect from heavy frost
Fertilising: Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring; light feedings during the growing season enhance colour
Watering: Moderate; keep evenly moist for best vigour and foliage colour, avoid prolonged drought
Pruning & Maintenance: Trim lightly to maintain compact shape and encourage bushy growth; remove leggy or damaged stems as needed

Height & Width: 30 cm tall × 60 cm wide