Plectranthus Madagascariensis Variegated "Madagascar Spurflower" 15cmPot

🌿 Plectranthus madagascariensis ‘Variegated’ – Variegated Madagascar Spurflower

Botanical Name: Plectranthus madagascariensis ‘Variegatus’
Common Names: Variegated Madagascar Spurflower, Variegated Plectranthus, Swedish Ivy (variegated type), Spurflower

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📌 Product Description

Plectranthus madagascariensis ‘Variegated’ is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial admired for its attractive green leaves edged in creamy white. The soft, slightly fleshy foliage creates a bright, fresh look, making it ideal for shaded borders, hanging baskets, containers, and groundcover planting.

In favourable conditions, it produces small tubular flowers in shades of pale purple to lilac, typically in late summer to autumn. Hardy and low-maintenance, this plant thrives in South African temperate, coastal, and subtropical gardens, especially in semi-shaded areas.

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📏 Size When Fully Grown

• Height: 30 – 60 cm
• Spread: 60 – 90 cm (can spread further as groundcover)
• Growth Habit: Spreading, trailing evergreen perennial
• Growth Rate: Fast

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🌱 Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Partial shade to bright indirect light; tolerates morning sun
• Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with compost
• Water:
  • Moderate watering during establishment
  • Keep soil lightly moist but not waterlogged
• Feeding: Light fertiliser in spring and summer
• Maintenance:
  • Pinch tips to encourage bushy growth
  • Trim lightly to maintain shape
  • Protect from heavy frost

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🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

• Best Planting Time: Spring or autumn
• Flowering Season: Late summer to autumn
• Growing Season: Spring and summer
• Climate Suitability: Coastal, temperate, and subtropical regions
• Frost Tolerance: Sensitive to heavy frost; protect in cold areas

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🌼 Additional Benefits

• Attractive variegated foliage for year-round interest
• Excellent groundcover for shaded areas
• Ideal for hanging baskets and containers
• Low-maintenance and fast-growing
• Suitable for indoor bright-light areas

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🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Shaded garden beds and borders
✔ Groundcover under trees
✔ Hanging baskets and patio containers
✔ Coastal and subtropical gardens
✔ Indoor decorative plant (bright light areas)