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forest spurflower 'James' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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forest spurflower 'James'

Plectranthus fruticosus 'James'

Fragrant

Genus: Plectranthus
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

'James' is an evergreen, upright shrub eventually reaching to 2m tall. Its heart-shaped leaves are a rich green, softly hairy with purple-tinged, toothed margins. Spikes of small pale pink-purple flowers are held on purple stems above the foliage in summer

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 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

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in full sun but does well in partial shade and can be planted outside after risk of frost has passed

Pruning

Deadhead spent racemes to promote flowering. To maintain compact, bushy growth prune established plants back by up to one-third at the end of winter before new spring growth begins

Propagation

Propagate by seed or from semi-hardwood or softwood cuttings

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

ArchitecturalPatio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years