Plectranthus 'Velvet Diva'
Plectranthus ‘Velvet Diva’ is a Swedish Ivy with large two-lipped tubular lilac-purple flowers with dark green to purple foliage.
Description:
Plectranthus ‘Velvet Diva’ is a Swedish Ivy with large, two-lipped tubular inflorescences in lilac-purple hues with very dark green leaves and purple undertones and purple stems. Self-branching, compact, upright habit and extended bloom time from August to October on plants 20 inches high and wide. It's not hardy, but who cares? This plant is a fabulous addition to containers, the front of the border, and as a houseplant.
Common Name: Swedish Ivy/Spurflower
Family: Lamiaceae (The Mint Family)
Zone Hardiness: 9-11
Light: Part Shade, Full Shade
Height: 12-24"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Purple
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Deciduous
Type: Tender
Bloom Time: Late Summer
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour: Purple
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Miscellaneous - Garden Origin
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