About
Plectranthus fruticosus, the forest spurflower, is an evergreen shrub to around 2 m with aromatic, toothed and veined, green foliage and upright spikes of small, tubular, two-lipped, purple flowers from June to August. A rewarding plant for a large container outdoors in summer, requiring frost protection in winter.
About the genus
Plectranthus are annuals, evergreen perennials or shrubs with opposite, ovate or heart-shaped, sometimes fleshy leaves and two-lipped, tubular flowers in whorls forming spikes or panicles. Widely grown as houseplants, conservatory plants and in frost-free borders.
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.