About
An evergreen perennial with aromatic toothed and veined hairy green foliage and upright spikes of small, tubular, two-lipped pink-purple flowers appearing in early autumn. Good for ground cover in shady areas.
About the genus
Plectranthus can be annuals, evergreen perennials or shrubs, with opposite, ovate or heart-shaped, sometimes fleshy leaves, and 2-lipped, tubular flowers borne in whorls forming spikes or panicles
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeBedding, Conservatory Greenhouse
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Native toSouthern Africa
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationUnder glass grow in eat-free, loam-based potting compost with added organic matter in filtered light with shade from hot sun. Water freely in growth and apply a balanced liquid feed monthly
PruningCut back after flowering
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free