There are several names in use for dark-leaved cultivars of Chrysothemis pulchella. These include C. pulchella Bronze Leaf, C. pulchella Copper Leaf and C. pulchella ‘Black Flamingo’ which appear to be used interchangeably. It is possible that the dark leaf version of the species has been selected from mainly green leaf populations multiple times, but in practice the names are all used to refer to any dark version.
The specimen above was exhibited as Bronze Leaf, but we are using the Copper Leaf name for as it appears to pre-date others.
This beautiful specimen was exhibited at the GS2023 convention, and is a fine and imposing plant, beautifully grown.
Other photos can be seen by clicking the links below.
- A close-up of the flowers on the plant above
- Another beautiful show plant exhibited at the 2019 convention show of the Gesneriad Society
- Another spectacular show plant exhibited at the 2002 convention show of the Gesneriad Society
- A specimen exhibited as C. pulchella ‘Black Flamingo’ at the 2026 convention show of The Gesneriad Society
The plain green leaf form can be seen on another page. An antique print page is here.