Plectranthus Mona Lavender

Care Guide

Indigenous

Shrubs

Ground Covers

Description:

Plectranthus Mona Lavender is an aromatic, low-growing shrub and ground cover with vibrant purple flowers throughout spring and summer.

Other names:

Mona Lavender, Lavender Spurflower, Plectranthus hybrid

Other Names

Mona Lavender, Lavender Spurflower, Plectranthus hybrid

Plant Summary

Size:

20-30 cm (h)

Flowers:

September to April

Growth Rate:

Fast

Origin:

Maintenance

Light Preference

Frost Sensitivity

Watering Needs

Plectranthus Mona Lavender

care guide

A light application of compost inspring can boost growth, feed monthly during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser with a NPK ratio of 10-6-4. Alternatively, you can apply leaf mulch throughout the year to improve soil quality.

To encourage more blooms, pinch back spent flowers which will also improve branching and compactness.

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Prefers well-drained, loamy to sandy soil. Add leaf litter to the topsoil to recreate a forest environment. Though mona lavender is semi-frost tender, when grown under the shade of trees they will be well protected from

Requires moderate watering during the dry season in hotter conditions.

Early spring throughout summer.