{"product_id":"glechoma-hederacea-variegata","title":"Glechoma hederacea 'Variegata' - aromatic and decorative trailing garden plant","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlechoma hederacea ‘Variegata’\u003c\/strong\u003e, known as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003evariegated ground ivy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is a hardy perennial plant with rounded green leaves edged in cream-white, highly valued both for its ornamental appearance and its aromatic properties. \u003cstrong\u003eThe leaves have a pleasant, fresh, slightly minty scent and have traditionally been used in teas and natural remedies.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical characteristics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e small, rounded, with wavy edges and cream-white variegation; when touched or crushed, they emit a pleasant, minty aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in spring and summer, it produces small violet flowers attractive to bees and other pollinating insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e a trailing and vigorous plant, it quickly spreads over surfaces, forming an ornamental carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing conditions (indoors and outdoors, Romania)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e prefers bright, indirect light; tolerates partial shade in the garden. To maintain variegation, it needs good light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e a hardy plant, resistant to cold down to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e-25°C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e; it overwinters in the garden and regenerates in spring. In pots, the roots must be protected from frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e regular, without excess; the soil must be well drained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e rich, loose, with good drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdvantages and uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrnamental decoration:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e perfect for hanging pots, window boxes, or as ground cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAromatic plant:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e the leaves have a fresh, minty scent and have been traditionally used in teas and folk remedies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e very frost-resistant, ideal for gardens in Romania.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEcological:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e attracts bees and beneficial insects, contributing to biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe size of the runners varies depending on the season and batch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"13 cm pot","offer_id":54965206057286,"sku":null,"price":3.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/670EEFAB-28C6-4EB7-BAA0-22C07A02B2CF.jpg?v=1755705419","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-nl\/products\/glechoma-hederacea-variegata","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}