How tall does Mona Lavender get?

2′ tall
MONA LAVENDER is a vigorous, upright, rounded, bushy perennial that typically grows to 2′ tall and as wide.

How big do Plectranthus Mona Lavender get?

18 to 24 inches tall
“Mona Lavender” is a quick-growing perennial shrub, reaching 18 to 24 inches tall. It does very well in either shaded or partly sunny positions. When it receives sun it tends to stay smaller and more compact, and the leaves exhibit a much more intense coloring, especially on the purple undersides of the leaf.

How tall does Plectranthus get?

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How quickly does Mona Lavender grow?

‘Mona Lavender’ is a short day plant, which means that as days become shorter, the plants shift into flowering mode. Striking lavender blooms open on a spike that stands above leaves. In mild winter regions, plants can flower steadily from fall through spring.

Can Mona lavender take full sun?

In the southeastern United States, Mona Lavender blooms from spring to frost, growing best in light shade, partial shade or full shade. Pinching back the flowers promotes more blooms and a fully branched, lush plant. If the plant gets too much sun, it will remain small and compact, not achieving its full potential.

Can Mona lavender grow in shade?

Mona Lavender prefers partial shade in humusy moist soil with good drainage. Grow indoors or place outside in spring where it can receive morning sun to full shade and where you can enjoy the blooms and ornamental foliage.

Why is my Mona lavender dying?

The most likely reason your lavender is dying is because of over watering. If lavender receives too much water it will develop the disease root rot and show symptoms of stress such as a drooping or wilting appearance and a browning of the foliage.

Can you split a Mona lavender?

Count seven leaf pairs down the stem and cut the stem with a sharp knife just below the last leaf pair. Use your fingers so you can control the pressure and not break the stem.

Will Mona lavender come back every year?

The Mona Lavender will bring beauty to your garden year-round as its flowers even continue to bloom in the winter months. Just keep in mind that the light will determine both its leaf and flower color–the brighter the light, the richer its color becomes.

Is Mona lavender invasive?

This is a relatively new form of Plectranthus that does not spread or become invasive and has more woody mature stems which form a small low shrub (mine are 2 feet tall and wide). It exhibits an upright, erect habit and grows rapidly.

Does lavender grow in full shade?

Lavenders do not grow well in shade. Lavenders require full sun and drier conditions in terms of humidity and drainage. Lavenders that receive less then 6 hours of sun in the growing season produce less flowers, poor growth and can die.

How tall does a Plectranthus Mona lavender grow?

Plectranthus ‘Mona Lavender’, a hybrid developed here at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, is becoming a hit around the world! ‘Mona Lavender’ is a quick-growing, herbaceous, perennial shrub reaching up to 0.75 m in height, forming a lovely, rounded, dense bush.

What kind of plant is purple Mona lavender?

This purple plectranthus thrives with minimal care. If you typically kill houseplants, take a gamble on Plectranthus ‘Mona Lavender’. Plectranthus ‘Mona Lavender’ is a member of a large group that includes plants from Asia, Africa and Australia.

When to plant Mona lavender in South Africa?

If you live in an area prone to winter frosts then plant it in spring and it will flower in the autumn before the winter frosts take their toll. For all other parts of South Africa that don’t receive heavy frosts, it can be planted at any time of the year.

Are there any Plectranthus plants in South Africa?

There are many Plectranthus species that are used as ornamental herbaceous plants for the garden, not only in South Africa but all around the world. Most of these come from the more subtropical/tropical areas of southern Africa. They come in a number of shapes and colour forms ranging from white, through pink to dark mauves and lavenders.