Plectranthus Jazz It Up Pink ('P050408') (Jazz It Up Series)
Swedish ivy [Jazz It Up Pink]
A sprawling, evergreen perennial grown as a bedding plant, in hanging baskets or under glass. It has velvety dark green foliage which is aromatic when crushed, and spikes of small, tubular, two-lipped, purple, pink or white flowers can be produced from spring to autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple Pink White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Purple Pink White | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Best grown in a well-drained soil in partial shade, used as foliage plant either in beds or in a container. Protect from frost. Can be grown under glass but shade from hot sun
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required but if affected by frost, cut back by about a third at the end of the winter to encourage fresh growth
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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