Coleus madagascariensis 'Lynne' (v)
Madagascar coleus 'Lynne'
A creeping, shrubby, semi-succulent perennial with square stems and rounded, scalloped, mid-green leaves with irregular white margins; the foliage smells of mint when crushed
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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–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green White | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green White | |||
| Autumn | Green White | |||
| Winter | Green White |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Trailing
- Genus
A genus of annual or perennial herbs or shrubs, some of which can be succulent or tuberous in nature, and one of the easiest plants to propagate. Their velvety leaves add vibrant shades of red, pink, green and purple to beds and borders, pots and containers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in peat-free, loam-based compost in full light, with shade from hot sun. During the growing season water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water moderately in winter. Outdoors, plant out after the last frosts into moderately fertile soil in sun or light shade
Propagation
Propagate by stem tip cuttings at any time of year
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- hanging basket
- Houseplants
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Patio and container plants
- Bedding
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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