Overview
Plectranthus 'Purple Spires' is a clump forming, bushy bedding in the genus Plectranthus, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Plectranthus 'Purple Spires' 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 'Purple Spires' is a clump-forming, bushy cultivar of the Plectranthus genus, which includes a variety of annuals, evergreen perennials, and shrubs. This evergreen plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with a neutral to alkaline pH. Suitable for sheltered south-, east-, or west-facing aspects, it is ideal for use as bedding, patio and container plants, or as ground cover in conservatories and greenhouses. It is hardy to UK zone H2 and can be propagated by softwood cuttings in summer or by 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 'Purple Spires' 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 'Purple Spires'
- 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 'Purple Spires'?
Plectranthus 'Purple Spires' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Plectranthus 'Purple Spires' need?
Plectranthus 'Purple Spires' 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 'Purple Spires' hardy in the UK?
Plectranthus 'Purple Spires' 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 'Purple Spires'?
Softwood cuttings in summer, Seed.
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