Plectranthus species Pink Surprise

Plectranthus species Pink Surprise

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Common Names

Gossip Plant (english)
Skinderplant (afrikaans)

Taxonomy

Family LAMIACEAE
Genus Plectranthus
Species species
SA Plant Number
Basionym Plectranthus species Pink Surprise

Description

Plectranthus species Pink Surprise is a fairly hardy, evergreen, fast-growing, flat creeping, groundcover with soft, fleshy, round leaves that have scalloped edges.

The dainty spikes of white-mauve flowers that are borne from January to May attract a whole host of butterflies and insects. Prune back after flowering.

It is ideal for hanging baskets and tumbling down shady banks. Grow in shade or semi-shade in well-drained, well-composted soil in moist conditions.

Size: 15 to 25cm

Wildlife

Insects and butterflies:

The flowers attract a whole host of butterflies and insects.

Uses

Distribution

Limpopo, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu Natal, Eastern Cape, Western Cape

Natural Habitat:

Forest margin, Scrub Forest, moist and dry, Woodland

 

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