Ground Ivy. An excellent trailing plant with attractive variegated foliage. Small violet-blue flowers. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers June to July. Full sun/partial shade. Protect from frost.
Glechoma hederacea ‘Variegata’
An excellent trailing plant with attractive variegated foliage. Small violet-blue flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Glechoma |
|---|---|
| Species | hederacea |
| Varietry | 'Variegata' |
| Common Name | Ground Ivy |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Perennial |
| Height | 15cm |
| Family | Labiatae |
| Spread | 1.2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Trailing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, white |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Protect from frost |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Water sparingly in winter |
| Border | Hanging baskets, Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Cut back all shoots to encourage replacement growth |
| Pruning Time | Late winter |
| Pests and diseases | Slugs and snails |
| Maintenance | Cut back in winter, Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Division, Stem cuttings |
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