Overview
Plectranthus fruticosus 'Behr's Pride' is a clump forming, bushy bedding in the genus Plectranthus, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Plectranthus fruticosus 'Behr's Pride' 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 fruticosus, the forest spurflower, is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is native to Mozambique, Eswatini, and South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal, Northern, and Cape provinces.
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 fruticosus 'Behr's Pride' 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 fruticosus 'Behr's Pride'
- 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 fruticosus 'Behr's Pride'?
Plectranthus fruticosus 'Behr's Pride' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Plectranthus fruticosus 'Behr's Pride' need?
Plectranthus fruticosus 'Behr's Pride' 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 fruticosus 'Behr's Pride' hardy in the UK?
Plectranthus fruticosus 'Behr's Pride' 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 fruticosus 'Behr's Pride'?
Softwood cuttings in summer, Seed.
More in the Plectranthus genus
- Plectranthus ciliatusIndian borage
- Plectranthus ciliatus 'Drège'Indian borage 'Drège'
- Plectranthus ciliatus 'Nico'
- Plectranthus ciliatus 'Sasha' (v)
- Plectranthus eckloniiEcklon's spurflower
- Plectranthus 'Franklin's Limelight'Swedish ivy 'Franklin's Limelight'
- Plectranthus 'Franklin's Olive'
- Plectranthus 'Purple Spires'