Plectranthus 'Franklin's Olive' — Clump forming, Bushy

Overview

Plectranthus 'Franklin's Olive' is a clump forming, bushy bedding in the genus Plectranthus, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Plectranthus 'Franklin's Olive' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include patio and container plants, bedding, conservatory and greenhouse and ground cover.

About

Plectranthus 'Franklin's Olive' is an evergreen, clump-forming, bushy cultivar of the Plectranthus genus, which includes a variety of annuals, perennials, and shrubs known for their fleshy, ovate or heart-shaped leaves and tubular, two-lipped flowers arranged in spikes or panicles. This herbaceous perennial thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspects. It grows best in fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels. Suitable for patios, containers, bedding, conservatories, greenhouses, and as ground cover, it is hardy to UK zone H2 and can be propagated by softwood cuttings or seed.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Plectranthus

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type: Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H2

Plant details

Plectranthus 'Franklin's Olive' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Bedding, Conservatory Greenhouse, Herbaceous Perennial, Houseplants
Habit: Clump forming, Bushy
Foliage: Evergreen
Suggested uses: Patio and container plants, Bedding, Conservatory and greenhouse, Ground cover

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Plectranthus 'Franklin's Olive'

Propagation: Softwood cuttings in summer, Seed
Pest resistance: Generally pest-free
Disease resistance: Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Plectranthus 'Franklin's Olive'?

Plectranthus 'Franklin's Olive' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Plectranthus 'Franklin's Olive' need?

Plectranthus 'Franklin's Olive' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is Plectranthus 'Franklin's Olive' hardy in the UK?

Plectranthus 'Franklin's Olive' has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.

How do I propagate Plectranthus 'Franklin's Olive'?

Softwood cuttings in summer, Seed.

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