Shape | Creeping to sprawling. |
Landscape | Along hedges/screens, at flower beds in informal gardens, as a potted patio plant, as a specimen. |
Cultivation | Grow in partial to full shade in humus-rich, moist but moderately-draining soil. Use winter mulch in colder climates. |
Pests | Slugs. |
Notable Specimens | Muttart Conservatory, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Bark/Stem Description | Smooth, semi-glossy leaf and flower stems. |
Leaf Description | Ovate to lanceolate pointed leaves with a very defined and indented venation. |
Flower Description | 5-petaled simple variegated flowers spanning about 2 cm in diameter in loose rising racemes. |
Colour Description | Lush medium-green foliage, light green stems and variegated violet to white flowers. |
Texture Description | Smooth. |