Name: Plectranthus 'Velvet Elvis'
SKU: PLEVELELV

Plectranthus ‘Velvet Elvis’

After a 5 year breeding project, here's a notable improvement over 'Mona Lavender' with dramatically larger flowers and better habit. Plush, velvety foliage is deep mallard-green with a vibrant purple back. Huge flower spikes are twice the size of Mona Lavender. Spikes emerge in large numbers and create an amazing floral effect that lasts for months. 'Velvet Elvis' has thick leaves that resist foliage diseases so they look great year-round.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 9-11
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 28″ / 31″ / 32″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): September, October

Common Name	Plectranthus
Family	Lamiaceae
Genus	Plectranthus
species	hybrid
Plant Type	Annual
Persistence	Annual
US Patent #	PP25020
EU Grant #	EU40446
Hardiness Zone	9, 10, 11
Growth Habit	Mounding
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	28" / 31" / 32"
Finish Time	Fast (4-6 Weeks)
Bloom Time	September, October
Growth Rate	Fast
Most Active Growing Season	Summer
Flowering Season	Summer
Flower Color	Blue, Purple
Leaf Color	Green, Purple
Soil	Organic, humus rich, moist.
pH	5.6 - 6.5
Exposure	Part Shade, Full Shade
Special Uses	Deep South
Nutritional Needs	150 - 200 ppm
Dormancy	--
Water (Greenhouse)	Dry moderately between waterings.
Water (Garden)	Average
How Different?	Compared to 'Mona Lavender', 'Velvet Elvis' has larger, deeper lavender blue flowers on longer inflorescences, a more compact habit, and deeper green leaves.
Landscape Value	Excellent for containers, in combination plantings, as a color spot, or in the front of the border. Also a good house plant.
Finish Time to 4"	3 - 4 weeks
Comments	A tender perennial that is used as an annual.
Grower Notes	A day-length of 12 hours or less promotes flowering. Day and night temperatures of 60 to 80°F are fine year round.