| Common Name | Plectranthus |
|---|---|
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Plectranthus |
| species | -- |
| Plant Series | Plectranthus NOVA® Collection |
| Plant Type | Annual |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | September, October |
| Flower Color | Blue, Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green, White |
| Dormancy | -- |
| Exposure | Part Shade, Full Shade |
| Growth Habit | Spreading / Trailing |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| How Different? | -- |
| Landscape Value | Excellent for containers, in combination plantings, as a color spot, or in the front of the border. Also a good house plant. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Summer |
| Persistence | Annual |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 9" / 24" / 12" |
| Soil (Garden) | Organic, humus rich, moist. |
| Water (Garden) | Average |
| Special Uses | Cut Flower, Deep South |
| Comments | A tender perennial that is used as an annual. |
Plectranthus NOVA® ‘Brilliant’
A TERRA NOVA® twist on an old favorite. More upright, with thicker foliage than the old version. NOVA® ‘Brilliant’ features deep emerald green centers surrounded by a broad, super white edge. Foliage is much thicker than the old version. Self branching, easy care plant. Just stunning in mixed baskets and containers. Excellent houseplant, too.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 9-11
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 9″ / 24″ / 12″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): September, October
| Water (Greenhouse) | Make sure media is well drained. |
| EC | 1.2 – 1.5 |
| pH | 5.6 – 6.5 |
| Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
| Notes | A day-length of 12 hours or less promotes flowering. Day and night temperatures of 60 to 80°F are fine year round. |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 4 – 6 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | 8 – 10 weeks |
| Day Length for Flowering | Short Day |
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