Overview

Sutera fruticosa is a plant with a trailing, mounding habit in the genus Sutera, part of the Scrophulariaceae family, with opposite, toothed or lobed leaves foliage. Sutera fruticosa grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include bedding, containers, hanging baskets and ground cover.

About

Sutera fruticosa is a trailing, mounding cultivar of the Sutera genus, which includes annuals, perennials, and compact evergreen shrubs. It has opposite, toothed or lobed leaves and produces small, funnel-shaped flowers in white or blue hues. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade, ideally in a sheltered, south- or west-facing aspect with moist, neutral loam soil. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for bedding, containers, hanging baskets, and ground cover. Planting is best done after the last frost in fertile soil, with propagation by seed or cuttings.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Sutera

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Sutera fruticosa size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Trailing, Mounding

Foliage

Opposite, Toothed or lobed leaves

Suggested uses

Bedding, Containers, Hanging baskets, Ground cover

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Sutera fruticosa

Propagation

Seed, Cuttings

Pest resistance

Aphids

Disease resistance

Root rot

Frequently asked questions