About
A mat-forming, trailing variety with green, waxy, heart-shaped serrated leaves with pinky-red undersides.
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, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial, Bedding, Houseplants
HabitMatforming, Trailing
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationBest grown in a well-drained soil in partial shade, used as foliage plant either in beds or in a container. Can be grown under glass but shade from hot sun
PruningPrune young plants to create bushy growth
PropagationPropagate by seed at 19-24°C (19-24°F) when ripe or propagate by stem-tip cuttings at any time of year (see softwood cuttings)
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free