Swedish Ivy ‘Nico’ (Plectranthus coleoides ‘Nico’)

Swedish Ivy ‘Nico’ (Plectranthus coleoides ‘Nico’) is a vigorous trailing foliage plant prized for its cascading habit, richly textured leaves, and exceptional versatility in containers and hanging baskets. This attractive variety produces glossy deep green foliage accented by burgundy-purple undersides, creating beautiful colour contrast and visual interest throughout the growing season.

The slightly scalloped leaves form dense trailing stems that spill gracefully over the edges of baskets, containers, and window boxes. While grown primarily for its ornamental foliage, Nico may also produce small pale lavender to white flowers during the season, adding subtle seasonal interest. Its lush growth makes it an excellent filler and spiller in mixed container arrangements.

Swedish Ivy ‘Nico’ thrives in a wide range of growing conditions and is highly valued for its fast growth and low-maintenance nature. It pairs beautifully with flowering annuals, tropical plants, and colourful foliage varieties, helping soften container edges and create full, professional-looking displays.

In Alberta, Nico performs exceptionally well as a seasonal annual outdoors and can also be overwintered indoors as a houseplant, where its attractive trailing habit continues to shine year-round.