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Plectranthus coleoides Variegatus panaché
Plectranthus coleoides Variegatus panaché
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Sophie D.
Sophie D. • LU
Mini plugs planted in a planter in May, kept indoors for 1 week for establishment and then moved outdoors in a southwest-facing position. Very heat resistant and beautiful growth.
Sophie, 20/07/2022
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The Plectranthus coleoides Variegatus, also known as Variegated Swedish Ivy, is a vigorous but very frost-tender tropical perennial grown annually in our climate. Its main assets are gracefully trailing habit and soft evergreen foliage, variegated with green and cream, which releases a spicy aroma reminiscent of pepper when crushed. Its flowering is discreet, in the form of tiny purple flowers. Its spreading and trailing habit is perfect for covering the ground in sunny beds and highlighting companion plants in hanging baskets and containers. A vigorous plant that tolerates all exposures and dry periods.
Plectranthus coleoides Variegatus is a herbaceous perennial plant native to southwest India. It is related to Coleus and belongs to the mint family, as seen from its small bilabiate flowers with elongated lower lips, fleshy square-sectioned stems, and toothed and hairy leaves on the underside. This Plectranthus quickly forms wide cushions reaching a height of 40 cm (16in) and then takes on a trailing habit as its stems elongate. The leaves are oval, green with white cream margins, with a serrated edge, soft to the touch, covered with tiny silver hairs, and rich in fragrant sap. The flowering occurs in August in clusters of 20 cm (8in) high flowers composed of tiny mauve florets. They can be easily removed to promote foliage growth. This plant cannot tolerate temperatures below four °C (39.2°F) but is easily grown indoors in a bright room.
Plectranthus coleoides Variegatus is an essential plant for hanging baskets and flower pots. It has a great effect when combined with the lush blooms of petunias, surfinias, ivy geraniums, anthemis, heliotropes, or even alongside lantanas. This fast-growing plant can form a beautiful ground cover in the summer in front of begonia, cleome, and cosmos borders.
Our plug plants are designed for experienced gardeners. When you receive them, we suggest that you repot and store them in a safe place, like a veranda, greenhouse, or cold frame. Keep the temperature above 14°C (57.2°F) for a few weeks before transferring them outside. Wait until the risk of frost has passed before moving them outdoors.
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The Plectranthus coleoides 'Variegatus' prefers very sunny exposures but also tolerates shade and is slightly acidic to neutral, well-drained soil. You can plant it in April, after the last frost, in a pot, planter, hanging basket, or even in the ground. It is a very sensitive plant that cannot tolerate temperatures below 4°C. You can bring it outside in May and back inside a veranda or a bright room before the first frost. If the plant stays indoors during winter, watering should be reduced. The variegated plectranthus can be easily propagated at any time of the year by stem cuttings (15 to 20 centimetres (6 to 8 inches) in length). It requires little maintenance: regularly pinch the stems to keep the plant compact and remove the flowers if necessary.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.