{"product_id":"marginatus-variegated-swedish-ivy-plectranthus-forsteri-marginatus","title":"Marginatus Variegated Swedish Ivy - Plectranthus forsteri 'Marginatus'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarginatus Variegated Swedish Ivy (\u003cem\u003ePlectranthus forsteri\u003c\/em\u003e 'Marginatus') is a compact, mounding groundcover with lightly aromatic, mint-like leaves edged in cream white. It reaches only 30cm high and 50cm wide, so it fits baskets, pots, windowboxes and garden borders alike. It brightens shade wherever it goes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCream-edged leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid green leaves with a clean cream-white margin lift shaded corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and well behaved.\u003c\/strong\u003e A tidy mound of 30cm by 50cm that stays in bounds and does not smother its neighbours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors or out.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a houseplant, in a terrarium, in a basket, or as a border plant in subtropical gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The mint-like leaves are lightly aromatic when brushed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasygoing.\u003c\/strong\u003e It establishes quickly and asks little, with tiny pink flowers in summer as a bonus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging baskets, pots and windowboxes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The stems trail softly over the edge. In cold regions, treat it as a summer annual for baskets and keep a few cuttings inside for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden borders and groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e In frost free subtropical gardens, plant 40cm apart for a continuous cream-edged carpet under trees and along shaded paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors and terrariums.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a bright room away from hot sun it makes a neat houseplant, and its compact size suits larger terrariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Marginatus Variegated Swedish Ivy in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dappled or part shade gives the best leaf colour. It is frost free only, so it lives outdoors year round in tropical, subtropical and the mildest warm temperate gardens, and as an annual or an indoor plant elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, loamy soil or a good potting mix, with good drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide plenty of water for the first 12 weeks, or until established, and water regularly in dry periods. Feed with a liquid fertiliser monthly through spring and summer for lush coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinch back the tips to keep it bushy. Cuttings root easily in water or damp mix, so every trim can become a new plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Marginatus Variegated Swedish Ivy as tube stock and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tube stock is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly and is the economical choice for covering a border, while the 140mm pots give you a fuller plant to start with. Plants travel upright, and are best potted or planted out soon after arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out, and the notify button on this page emails you the day it is back.\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\"\u003eGroundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eMore variegated plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003eThe best groundcovers for shade in Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is used as a houseplant and in terrariums, and does best in bright light away from hot direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Plant it out only in frost free gardens, or treat it as a summer annual and keep cuttings indoors over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 40cm apart for groundcover. The plants will knit together over time into one cream-edged carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790870446399,"sku":"PLE-FOR-MARGIN-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790870511935,"sku":"PLE-FOR-MARGIN-140MM-P10","price":190.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/marginatus-variegated-swedish-ivy-plectranthus-forsteri-marginatus.jpg?v=1792210593","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/marginatus-variegated-swedish-ivy-plectranthus-forsteri-marginatus","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}