Heterocentron elegans
( het - er - oh - SENT - ron )
At-A-Glance InformationAlso called Spanish Shawl, this flowering perennial needs partial shade to full sun and moderate to regular water. Formerly known as Schizocentron elegans, they are native to Mexico and Guatemala and gets 2-4 inches tall and 1.5 feet wide. Flowers bloom in summertime and are magenta, appearing amongst the low foliage. Great for groundcover and hanging baskets. These flowers are grown in zones 15-24 but will need frost protection in zones 15, 16 and 18-20. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.
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Caring for Heterocentron elegans
It is best in partial shade but can also tolerate full sun and full shade conditions.
Propagation
Problems and Pests
snails
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Videos
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Propagating camellias
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Resources
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 360, Heterocentron elegans
The Self-Pronouncing Dictionary of Plant Names: Heterocentron
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