Heterocentron Elegans (Spanish Shawl)

Heterocentron Elegans (Spanish Shawl) is a fast-growing, mat-forming perennial groundcover valued for its glossy green foliage and vivid magenta to purple-pink flowers. Its trailing stems spread readily across garden beds, retaining walls and containers, creating a lush carpet of foliage with bright seasonal colour. The low, cascading habit also makes it particularly attractive in hanging baskets, troughs and window boxes.

This versatile ornamental grows well in full sun to partial shade and prefers fertile, well-drained soil with regular moisture. It tolerates pruning well and can be trimmed to control its spread or rejuvenate dense growth. Its quick coverage, colourful flowers and trailing form make it a useful choice for borders, groundcover planting and decorative containers, particularly in warm, frost-free climates.