Cryptanthus 'Don Garrison' Size:5-inch Pot Whether this hybrid is correctly

Whether this hybrid is correctly identified remains a question

A classic beauty and staple in Florida landscapes

(above 40’s) as this is an especially tropical species

reaching about 18 inches tall

Cryptanthus 'Don Garrison' Size:5-inch Pot Whether this hybrid is correctlyThis Carole Richtmyer hybrid is a cultivar of Rita Padden x Strawberry Shortcake having 12+ spatulate leaves forming a medium plant to 12 across with a full round shape. The dark purple to black leaves have a striking magenta purple midrib that blends into the darker colors. The recurved leaves slightly twist at the tips exposing the medium dense slightly lineated white scurf.