{"product_id":"flora-mound-plectranthus-plectranthus-ciliatus","title":"Flora Mound™ Plectranthus - Plectranthus ciliatus","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlora Mound Plectranthus (\u003cem\u003ePlectranthus ciliatus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a shade loving groundcover with rippled emerald leaves, burgundy undersides and purple and white flowers in autumn. The foliage sits 20cm to 40cm high and a plant spreads to about 1m wide, so a few plants cover a good patch of shaded ground. An Ozbreed line that thrives in warm climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo toned leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rippled emerald leaves with chocolate to burgundy undersides give a planting depth even when nothing is flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple and white flowers arrive in autumn, when many shade beds have gone quiet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It prefers light to moderate shade, which is where most groundcovers sulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpreads into a mound.\u003c\/strong\u003e A plant reaches about 1m across, knitting into a dense cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForgiving of light frost.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stays evergreen in light frosts and greens up again after moderate ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePathways and driveway borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart to frame a path with a soft, rippled edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ozbreed's range is 50cm to 100cm apart. Plant at 60cm for a dense cover under trees and along shaded walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage garden accent.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single clump beside a shaded step or wall adds leaf texture, with the burgundy undersides showing where the rippled leaves lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Flora Mound Plectranthus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light to moderate shade, and shade is essential where temperatures climb above 40 degrees. Ozbreed lists Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, the Northern Territory, South Australia and Western Australia, so it suits tropical to cool temperate gardens. It is best away from regions with heavy frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ozbreed does not list a soil type. Like other plectranthus, it does best in loose, organically rich soil that holds moisture and drains freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water to keep the soil evenly moist, and mulch to hold that moisture. A light feed in spring helps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim for shape if you like. After a moderate frost it greens up again, so wait for warm weather before cutting frosted growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlora Mound Plectranthus is listed in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Stock comes from Ozbreed's licensed growers and is grown to order at times, so a size can show as backorder. Order it and we confirm timing with you before anything ships. Ten plants at 60cm spacing cover about 3.6 square metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse more groundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-shade\"\u003ePlants for full shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ozbreed\"\u003eSee the full Ozbreed range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 60cm apart for a dense cover. Ozbreed's range runs from 50cm to 100cm, with wider spacing taking longer to join.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is evergreen in light frosts and greens up after moderate ones. In regions with heavy frost, choose a more sheltered spot or another groundcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it grow in sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOzbreed recommends shade, and in places that pass 40 degrees shade is necessary. Treat it as a plant for the shady side of the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":67789646954815,"sku":"PLE-CIL-140MM-P10","price":222.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/flora-mound-plectranthus-plectranthus-ciliatus.jpg?v=1792193056","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/flora-mound-plectranthus-plectranthus-ciliatus","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}