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'Sizzle Scissors'

Plant in sun or partial shade

22 - 26

Acalypha hybrid
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'Sizzle Scissors'
Copperleaf Plant
Acalypha
hybrid

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Features

Bold, yet finely diced foliage enhanced with pink edging and hints of minty green
• Adaptable as a Houseplant
• Best Seller
• Deadheading Not Necessary
• Foliage Interest
• Heat Tolerant
• Low Maintenance

Ornamental Characteristics

Foliage Color:
Red
Garden Height:
22 - 26"; Medium
Spacing:
22 - 26"
Habit:
Upright
Container Plant Style:
Thriller - Used either in the back or middle of a container. Usually a taller item that adds height and drama to the container.

Plant Needs

Duration:
Annual
Bloom Time:
Grown for Foliage
Zones:
Annual except in zones 10 - 11
What is my zone?
Hardy Temp:
40°F (4°C)
Exposure:
Plant in sun or partial shade
Water Needs:
Normal
Maintenance:
Easy
Uses:
Landscapes and containers
Use in containers, mixed containers and beds

Patent Information

'Sizzle Scissors' Acalypha hybrid USPP19,738

Growing Tips

Grown primarily as a foliage plant. No deadheading necessary.

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Year Award Trial
2007 Leader of the Pack Late Season North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2007 Leader of the Pack Early Season North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2007 Top 10 North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2007 Best of Breed North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2007 Leader of the Pack Summer North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
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