Plectranthus saccatus Velvet Elvis
Botanical Name: Plectranthus saccatus Velvet Elvis
Common Names: Stoep Jacaranda, Spurflower,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Shrub Like, Upright
Description:
Stunning deep green textured leaves, with almost black undersides provide year round interest and a spectacular backdrop for vibrant blooms. Plectranthus Velvet Elvis is bold and showy with large plumes of lavender flowers that appear from late summer through autumn. Velvet Elvis is a fast growing, compact, shrubby perennial and is excellent for pots, in mass or mixed plantings, as a small feature plant, and as a great border.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Costal Garden, Courtyard, Fragrant Garden, Mass Planting, Shady Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Plant Care
TBA
Family Name: Origin:
Lamiaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Purple
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate