Hippo® Rose Polka Dot Plant

Hippo® Rose is an ornamental foliage selection of polka dot plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya), with deep pink and green leaves. Proven Winners describes it as an upright selection for part shade to shade, growing 16–22 inches tall and spreading 8–14 inches wide. [Proven Winners](https://serv3.provenwinners.com/plants/hypoestes/hippo-rose-polka-dot-plant-hypoestes-phyllostachya) ## Selection and features The named selection is Hypoestes phyllostachya 'G14160', listed with U.S. Plant Patent PP 29,842. Its foliage shade is described as deep pink and green, and the profile identifies it as grown for foliage and heat tolerant. The patent describes 'G14160' as vigorous, upright and mounding, with free branching and large dark green and red-purple bicolored leaves. [Proven Winners](https://serv3.provenwinners.com/plants/hypoestes/hippo-rose-polka-dot-plant-hypoestes-phyllostachya) · [Plant Patent PP 29,842](https://patents.justia.com/patent/PP29842) ## Growing conditions The profile lists USDA hardiness zones 10a–11b, part shade to shade, average water and average soil fertility. Mature height is 16–22 inches and spread is 8–14 inches. Uses include containers, landscapes and mass planting, with a filler role in containers. [Proven Winners](https://serv3.provenwinners.com/plants/hypoestes/hippo-rose-polka-dot-plant-hypoestes-phyllostachya) ## Maintenance Proven Winners describes Hippo® Rose as easy to care for and says deadheading is not necessary. The plant is grown for foliage, so the selection's color and form are the primary features in this profile. [Proven Winners](https://serv3.provenwinners.com/plants/hypoestes/hippo-rose-polka-dot-plant-hypoestes-phyllostachya)