Coleus madagascariensis 'Lynne' (v)

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Madagascar coleus 'Lynne'

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Madagascar coleus 'Lynne' John Fielding

Synonyms

Plectranthus madagascariensis 'Lynne'

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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

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
1–2 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H1C

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical 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