Fast coverage with rich colour and texture
Plectranthus ambiguus ‘Nico’ is a hardy evergreen groundcover featuring rich bronze-green foliage and soft mauve flowers through the cooler months. Perfect for shaded gardens, borders, underplanting and pots, this fast-spreading variety adds texture, colour and low-maintenance coverage to Melbourne landscapes.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Plectranthus ambiguus ‘Nico’ |
| Common Name | Nico Plectranthus |
| Plant Type | Evergreen groundcover |
| Foliage Colour | Bronze-green |
| Flower Colour | Soft mauve |
| Position | Part shade to full shade |
| Soil | Moist, well-drained soil |
| Uses | Groundcover, borders, underplanting, pots |
| Mature Size | Approx. 20–30cm high x 1m wide |
Plectranthus is the perfect groundcover for cool, shaded landscapes
Plectranthus ‘Nico’ is an excellent choice for softening shaded spaces with lush trailing foliage and seasonal flowers. Its rich leaf colour contrasts beautifully against stone, timber and green foliage, making it ideal for layered garden designs and low-maintenance planting schemes.
