Plectranthus saccatus – Velvet Elvis
Stunning deep green textured leaves, with almost black undersides provide year round interest and a spectacular backdrop for vibrant blooms. It prefers a dappled light or shadier position, away from the hot afternoon sun.
Key Features:
Plectranthus Velvet Elvis is bold and showy with large plumes of lavender flowers that appear from late summer through autumn.
Cultural:
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.
Plant Landscape:
Prune lightly after flowering and fertilise annually with a long term, slow release fertiliser.