Schizocentron elegans Cultivated the flower heads start out

the flower heads start out lime-green and mature to a brilliant white and then back to pale green again in late summer and then ageing to a buff colour

grass-like foliage

The showy pale pink coloured flowers streaked with white flowers are borne from late winter to summer peaking in spring

fruits and vegetables inside

although that name change has not been adopted in the horticultural industry

Schizocentron elegans Cultivated the flower heads start outAlso known as Spanish Shawl, this striking groundcover produces beautiful magenta coloured flowers from spring through to summer. Low growing with a spreading habit, Schizocentron elegans is an easy care plant that can tinge to reddish tones through the autumn months. Prefers partial shade but can also tolerate full sun. Height 7cm, spread up to 50cm. Perfect for groundcover in the cottage garden, or for containers and hanging baskets. Pot Size: 2. 5