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9 yellow border plants

B. ‘Fireworks’ AGM

This hybrid has large, puckered leaves of dark-veined silvery green with amethyst edges. Both the leaf stalks and thick vein undersides are rich crimson. Keep as a house plant but add to exotic summer displays outdoors in lightly shaded spots. H&S: 18in (45cm).

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