Coleus madagascariensis 'Variegated Mintleaf' (v)
plectranthus 'Variegated Mintleaf'
A prostrate, somewhat succulent perennial with mint-scented, round leaves margined with creamy-white, and pale blue tubular flowers in loose terminal spikes in summer
Synonyms
Plectranthus madagascariensis 'Variegata'Plectranthus coleoides 'Variegatus'
see morePlectranthus madagascariensis 'Variegated Mintleaf'
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green Variegated White | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Blue | Green Variegated White | ||
Autumn | Green Variegated White | |||
Winter | Green Variegated White |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
A genus of annual or perennial herbs or shrubs, some of which can be succulent or tuberous in nature, and one of the easiest plants to propagate. Their velvety leaves add vibrant shades of red, pink, green and purple to beds and borders, pots and containers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass or in a sheltered frost-free enviroment. Suitable for a hanging basket
Propagation
Propagate by seed or division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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