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Spanish Shawl

Heterocentron Elegans

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Overview

Spanish Shawl (Heterocentron elegans) presents vibrant fuchsia flowers atop cascading evergreen foliage. Ideal for groundcover or hanging baskets, it thrives in USDA zones 9-11, preferring part to full sun. Reaching 12-18 inches in height with a spread of 24-36 inches, this perennial requires moderate watering. Its fast-growing nature ensures a quick lush carpet, ideal for tropical-themed gardens. Noteworthy for attracting pollinators while being low maintenance.

Sun HalfWater MediumZones 9–10Climate Subtropical
Spanish Shawl (Heterocentron Elegans) — Spanish Shawl (Heterocentron elegans) presents vibrant fuchsia flowers atop cascading evergreen foliage

Culture

Sun
Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Melastomataceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Spanish Shawl (Heterocentron Elegans) — Noteworthy for attracting pollinators while being low maintenance; they perform best in full to partial sun exposure
Spanish Shawl (Heterocentron Elegans) — each blossom measuring about 0.5 to 1 inch across; ground cover for half
Spanish Shawl (Heterocentron Elegans) — Its most distinguishing feature is the profusion of fuschia or magenta blooms; spanish Shawls are drought-tolerant
Spanish Shawl (Heterocentron Elegans) — commonly referred to as the Spanish Shawl; ground cover with pink blooms
Spanish Shawl (Heterocentron Elegans) — is an effervescent groundcover that adds a vibrant splash of color to any landscape; commonly referred to as the
Spanish Shawl (Heterocentron Elegans) — often from late spring through early fall; the Spanish Shawl can be used for slopes
Spanish Shawl (Heterocentron Elegans) — They perform best in full to partial sun exposure, requiring at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight per day; spanish
Spanish Shawl (Heterocentron Elegans) — Spanish Shawls are drought-tolerant; its most distinguishing feature is the profusion of fuschia or magenta blooms
Spanish Shawl (Heterocentron Elegans) — These eye-catching flowers are tubular and appear prolifically throughout the warmer months; is an effervescent
Spanish Shawl (Heterocentron Elegans) — the Spanish Shawl can be used for slopes; where its vibrant colors and rapid spreading habit can be utilized to full
Spanish Shawl (Heterocentron Elegans) — where its vibrant colors and rapid spreading habit can be utilized to full effect; ideal for groundcover or hanging
Spanish Shawl (Heterocentron Elegans) — Its low maintenance and showy appearance make it a valuable addition to any garden; each blossom measuring about 0.5 to
Spanish Shawl (Heterocentron Elegans) — providing long-lasting visual interest with minimal care requirements; its low maintenance and showy appearance make it
Spanish Shawl (Heterocentron Elegans) — pink flowers in the garden; reaching 12-18 inches in height with a spread of 24-36 inches, this perennial requires

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