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Heterocentron elegans 'Blush'

Also Known As

  • Heeria elegans 'Blush'
  • Heeria sessilis 'Blush'
  • Monochaetum guatemalense 'Blush'
  • Blush Spanish Shawl
  • Trailing Lasiandra
  • Trailing Princess Flower

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 10a-12

Heterocentron elegans 'Blush' plant details

Heterocentron elegans 'Blush' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with bronze and green foliage. In summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Heterocentron elegans 'Blush'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: anacardiaceae, melastomataceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen bronze and green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and purple blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Heterocentron elegans 'Blush'

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A new selection of Spanish Shawl which produces light purplish-pink flowers and has a longer flowering season than the more common purple flowered variety. The 1" blooms are born along trailing stems and contrast nicely with the bronze colored pointed foliage. Makes a beautiful hanging basket, container plant, or ground cover.

Gardening facts about Heterocentron elegans 'Blush' plant

How to Grow Heterocentron elegans 'Blush'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • regular

Features

  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Color

    • bronze
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • purple
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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