Plectranthus 'Nico'
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Plectranthus ‘Nico’ is a lush, trailing ground cover with striking dark green leaves that have deep purple undersides. This fast-growing, low-maintenance plant thrives in warm climates and is perfect for adding texture and contrast to gardens, hanging baskets, and containers. Its small, delicate lavender flowers bloom in late summer to autumn, attracting pollinators.

Growing Requirements:

  • Sunlight: Thrives in part sun to bright indirect light.

  • Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil.

  • Watering: Moderate; prefers regular watering but can tolerate short dry periods.

  • Growth Habit: Spreading, trailing, or cascading.

Unique Features:

  • Fast-growing with attractive foliage that provides colour contrast.

  • Trailing habit makes it perfect for hanging baskets and borders.

  • Produces small, soft lavender flowers in warm months.

  • Easy to grow and requires minimal care.

Uses:

  • Great for ground cover, underplanting, or cascading from containers.

  • Ideal for adding contrast to garden beds and indoor spaces.

  • Works well in tropical and cottage-style gardens.

  • Attracts beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Light requirement: Part sun/part shade and Bright indirect sunlight

Water requirement: Medium

Watering frequency:

Soil: Well-draining, sandy, loamy, organic-rich

Skill level: Beginner

Growth rate: Fast

Suitable for containers: Yes

More info: Plant in well-drained soil and water regularly.

Trim lightly to maintain shape and encourage growth.

Feed with a balanced fertiliser during the growing season.

Protect from frost, as it prefers warm climates.

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Drought tolerance: Medium

Frost tolerance: Low

Wind tolerance: Medium

Disease and pest susceptibility: Generally pest-resistant but may attract aphids and spider mites in dry conditions.

Mature height: 40 cm

Mature width: 1.25 m

Suitable for shaping: Yes

Colour: Green with purple undersides

Variegation: No

Size: Small/medium

Seasonality: Evergreen

Flowering: Yes; profuse/bright display

Flower colour: Lavender-purple

Flower fragrant: No

Flowering season: Late summer to autumn

Fruit: No

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