Plectranthus oertendahlii 'Uvongo'
Brazilian coleus 'Uvongo'
Has an attractive patterning of silver veins on rounded leaves backed by a pinkish underside. This trailing tender plant bears racemes of predominantly white flowers whose two-lipped structure show its family relationship to Salvia
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple | Purple White | Green Grey Silver | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple | Purple White | Green Grey Silver | |
| Autumn | Purple | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Winter | Purple | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Trailing
- Genus
Plectranthus can be annuals, evergreen perennials or shrubs, with opposite, ovate or heart-shaped, sometimes fleshy leaves, and 2-lipped, tubular flowers borne in whorls forming spikes or panicles
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass or in a sheltered, frost-free environment. Suitable for outdoor hanging baskets, pots or exotic bedding schemes in summer
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by cuttings taken in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Sub-tropical
Pruning
Trim back if bringing indoors for winter
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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