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Plectranthus ernstii

Drought ResistantFragrant

Genus: Plectranthus
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

P. ernestii is a compact, frost-tender, semi-succulent to 25cm tall with swollen, jointed stems up to 5cm in diameter at the base. Aromatic, semi-succulent leaves are ovate to triangular with rounded teeth and are slightly hairy. Flower spikes up to 12cm long bear small, two-lipped, pale lilac to whitish flowers with darker markings in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; may be moved outside after risk of frost has passed

Pruning

None required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or from stem cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be susceptible to root rots if over-watered

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years