Stevia Rebaudiana Sugar Love | 9cm Pot

Prized for its naturally sweet leaves. Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Hardiness: tender (will need winter protection) A tender perennial with dark green, elliptic to lance-shaped leaves used as a low-calorie, natural sugar alternative in many foods. Attractive white flowers with purple accents sugarcoat the uniform and basally branching stems later in the season. Known for its branching habit, it creates a naturally bushy plant that will happily over-winter on a bright windowsill in a cool room. Garden care: Pinch out the growing tips regularly to encourage new growth. It can be moved outside during the summer months, but as soon as the temperatures start to dip, bring it inside to a cool conservatory or bright windowsill, well away from centrally heated radiators.