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Heterocentron elegans

Heterocentron elegans, Spanish Shawl, Schizocentron elegans, Heterocentron elegans Spanish Shawl, Heterocentron Spanish Shawl

Heterocentron elegans, commonly known as Spanish Shawl, is a tender groundcover suited to warmer climates. It produces small and lush, dark green leaves which often have a bronze tint. Through summer it produces masses of small, dark pink flowers which add additional elegance to this plant. It typically grows to 20 cm tall and 1 m wide. Heterocentron elegans is commonly mass planted as a groundcover, included in tropical or cottage gardens, planted around the base of larger trees, grown so it can spill over the edge of a wall, or maintained in a container.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical
Plant type:Groundcover Plants
Height:20 cm
Spread:1.00 m
Flowering time:Summer
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Modern, Tropical
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asHeterocentron elegans, Spanish Shawl, Schizocentron elegans, Heterocentron elegans Spanish Shawl, Heterocentron Spanish Shawl

Heterocentron elegans Details

Heterocentron elegans, commonly known as Spanish Shawl, is a tender groundcover suited to warmer climates. It produces small and lush, dark green leaves which often have a bronze tint. Through summer it produces masses of small, dark pink flowers which are very pretty. It typically grows to 20 cm tall and 1 m wide, preferring a well-drained site in full sun or partial shade protected from wind and frost. Heterocentron elegans is commonly mass planted as a groundcover, included in tropical or cottage gardens, planted around the base of larger trees, grown so it can spill over the edge of a wall, or maintained in a container.

Questions and Answers

Have a question about Heterocentron elegans? We are here to help.

My neighbor has planted about 10 spanish shawl plants. They appear to be going brown and dying off. The plants are in a garden without much shade. She has been watering first thing in the morning and if needed in the evening. Looking at the plants I wouldn't think they have been over watered Paul Auckland

The four most likely causes of browning are: Over-watering. A good watering every second day during summer is generally sufficient. Pick up a handful of soil to see how wet it is. Fertiliser has been placed in the hole at planting. This is a big no-no as it is like putting a tablespoon of salt under a plant. Lack of watering. Frost damage.

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