Philippine violet

Barleria cristata, or Philippine Violet, is a tender shrub grown for its vibrant violet-blue flowers that appear in autumn. In the UK, it's typically grown in conservatories or as a summer bedding plant, offering a splash of exotic colour. It forms a bushy plant, ideal for containers or mixed borders in warmer, sheltered spots.

Sun: Full sun to partial shade.

Soil: Well-drained loam.

Hardiness: H1C.

Flowering: Sep, Oct, Nov.