Plectranthus "Magic Mona" 15cmPot

Plectranthus ‘Magic Mona’

Botanical Name

Plectranthus ‘Magic Mona’

Common Names

• Magic Mona Spurflower
• Plectranthus
• Creeping Spurflower

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Product Description

Plectranthus ‘Magic Mona’ is a compact, bushy, and versatile perennial admired for its vibrant green foliage and delicate trailing stems. This cultivar produces small, tubular flowers in shades of purple or violet, attracting bees and butterflies, and is perfect for hanging baskets, containers, window boxes, and garden borders. Known for its low-maintenance growth and adaptability, ‘Magic Mona’ thrives in South African gardens both in sun and shade, making it an ideal choice for adding colour and texture to patios, verandas, and garden beds.

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Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 25–35 cm
• Spread: ± 40–60 cm (trailing habit)
• Growth habit: Compact, bushy, trailing

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Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Partial shade to full sun
  • Prefers morning sun or dappled light in hotter regions; avoid harsh afternoon sun.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
  • Performs well in enriched garden soil or quality potting mix; avoid waterlogged conditions.
• Watering: Moderate
  • Keep soil slightly moist but not waterlogged; drought-tolerant once established.
• Climate:
  • Suited to most South African regions
  • Performs well in temperate, subtropical, and coastal areas; frost-sensitive—provide protection in winter
• Maintenance: Low
  • Trim lightly to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth
  • Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming

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Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Spring to early summer
• Active Growing Season: Spring through autumn
• Flowering Season: Spring through autumn
• Seasonal Notes:
  • Evergreen in warmer regions; semi-evergreen in cooler climates
  • Ideal for hanging baskets, trailing containers, garden borders, or as a groundcover accent
  • Adds year-round greenery with seasonal pops of colour from flowers